Home Care Worker

**Transform lives, every single day**

Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Prestige Living Healthcare Illawarra, you can. And together, we will.

We're a well-respected organisation that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more a number of years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the people who rely on our person-centred support.

As a Home Care Worker, you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthens communities. In return for your dedication, you'll find genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.

**Your opportunity**

As a valued Home Care Worker at **Prestige Living Healthcare based in the Illawarra region**on a **Casual Part Time basis** you will provide compassionate, high-quality support to clients in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and live with dignity. You will assist with daily living tasks, offer emotional support, and provide meaningful companionship.

Your care will ensure clients feel safe, respected, and valued in the comfort of their own environment.

With kindness and understanding, you will provide:

- **Domestic Assistance** - Supporting with household chores such as washing, ironing, vacuuming, and dusting.
- **Meal Preparation** - Assisting with planning, preparing, and cooking meals.
- **Personal Care Support** - Helping with showering, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene needs.
- **Social Engagement** - Providing companionship and encouraging participation in social activities and community engagement.
- **Transport Services** - Offering transport for appointments, shopping trips, and social outings.

**What you'll bring**

You are a kind-hearted, patient and respectful person who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people.

You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do.

To thrive in this role, you will need:
**Essential**:

- Valid NSW Driver's Licence
- Reliable NSW C Class Motor Vehicle for travel between customer locations
- Current accredited First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to obtain)
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations (highly recommended)
- Basic computer and smartphone literacy

**Desirable**:

- Previous experience in Home Care or Disability Support
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Aging, Home, and Community)

You will also have:

- **Empathy** - understanding and sharing the feelings of others
- **Patience** - staying calm and composed in challenging situations
- **Communication** - clear and respectful interaction with clients and families
- **Reliability** - being dependable and consistent in care delivery
- **Adaptability** - adjusting to different needs and environments

**Why Prestige Living Healthcare Illawarra?**

At Prestige Living Healthcare Illawarra, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You'll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that's right for you.

On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

- Above award hourly rates of pay and tax-free benefits for permanent employment
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $24.95 - $50.56 per hour

Expected hours: 2 - 8 per week

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

**Location**:

- Shellharbour NSW 2529 (preferred)

Work Location: In person