Personal Care Worker

**Personal Care Worker - Full-Time (Complex & Palliative Care)**
- Full-Time | Community-Based Role | Monday to Friday (6 AM - 8 PM)_
- Pay: $40 - $93/hour + Penalty Rates + Bonuses_

**About the Role**

Right at Home Macarthur Penrith is hiring **experienced and compassionate Personal Care Workers** for a **full-time community-based role**. If you’re passionate about supporting clients with **complex and palliative care needs**, and you're available **Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM**, we’d love to hear from you.

As part of your role, you will provide in-home support and clinical care across a range of suburbs in **Greater Western Sydney & Blue Mountains**. Travel is a key component of this role, so having a **reliable vehicle and local area knowledge** is essential.

**Service Area Coverage**

You will be travelling to clients across the **Penrith LGA and surrounding suburbs**, including:

- Penrith, South Penrith, North St Marys, St Marys, St Clair
- Glenmore Park, Jamisontown, Emu Plains, Emu Heights
- Cambridge Park, Cambridge Gardens, Werrington, Werrington County, Werrington Downs
- Colyton, Oxley Park, Erskine Park, Orchard Hills, Castlereagh
- Kingswood, Jordan Springs, Llandilo, Berkshire Park, Luddenham (part), Kemps Creek (part), Badgerys Creek (part)
- Mulgoa, Regentville, Leonay, Wallacia (part), Mount Vernon, Agnes Banks (part), Claremont Meadows, and Londonderry

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide high-quality personal and clinical care in clients’ homes
- Deliver palliative care and support for clients with complex needs
- Assist with mobility, meal prep, medication prompts, hygiene, and domestic tasks
- Monitor and report changes in client health and wellbeing
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with care teams
- Travel across assigned suburbs for scheduled visits

**Schedule**
- Full-time: Monday to Friday
- Required availability**:6:00 AM - 8:00 PM**:

- Some weekend/public holiday shifts may be offered (with penalty rates)

**What You’ll Need**

**Essential**:

- Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability or Individual Support
- **1+ year experience in home care or community support**:

- **Proven experience in complex or palliative care**:

- Valid First Aid & CPR certificate
- Australian Driver’s Licence & **comprehensively insured car**:

- Smartphone for scheduling and communication
- National Police Check
- Fully COVID-19 vaccinated

**Desirable**:

- Certificate IV in Aged Care or related qualification
- Working With Children Check
- Advanced care skills or clinical care competencies

**What We Offer**

✨ Pay range**:$40 - $93/hour** based on experience and shift type
✨ Quarterly retention and sign-on bonuses
✨ Penalty rates, public holiday and overtime loading
✨ Work in your local area - reduce commute time
✨ Professional development & training opportunities
✨ Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

**Why Join Right at Home Macarthur Penrith?**

We are a leading home care provider dedicated to delivering **holistic, high-quality care**. You’ll be part of a team that values **dignity, respect, and compassion** - and you’ll be empowered to make a genuine difference in the lives of our clients.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00 - $93.00 per hour

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

**Location**:

- Penrith NSW 2750 (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 06/08/2025
Expected Start Date: 06/08/2025