 
						Home Care Worker
16 hours ago
**Are you an experienced Aged Care Worker looking to make a difference in your local Community? Never has it been better to join the industry that rewards you**
**We have a vacancy in your area for a rewarding career as a Home Instead CAREGiver. Consistent rosters, Casual, flexible work / life balance. Help someone in need.**
Home Instead is a large, privately and locally owned home care organisation in the Illawarra. We provide flexible care to older Australians in their own home. Founded in 2014, Home Instead has experienced incredible growth due to our reputation for providing first class services by our professional and dedicated CAREGivers.
We are seeking reliable, empathetic and compassionate CAREGivers to join our ever growing team of 150. Don't let the number fool you into thinking we're another big home care provider that will treat you as another number. We are a local, family owned business that prides itself on customer and CAREGiver service. We have one of the highest retention rates in our industry and consistently get remarkable results year on year with our employee satisfaction survey.
- We are committed to the development of our staff.
- We will support you in the work you do.
- We treat each other with respect and compassion and value all members of our team.
- We are not a call centre operation; when you call us we know who you are, who your client is and how we can help you.
- We are passionate about providing first-class care and support to both our clients and our CAREGivers (Care Support Workers).
Home Instead Senior Care assist their clients from 1 hour to 24-hours a day 7 days a week. We service Helensburgh to Sussex Inlet and the Southern Highlands region and, due to growth in our business, we are recruiting CAREGivers in the **Illawarra** region. If you are successful you will be scheduled to attend client's home near to your location.
Services we provide include personal care, meal preparation, medication assistance, home help, sleepovers, palliative care, dementia care, companionship and respite. We have a range of hours to suit all CAREGivers including 4-8 hour blocks of care, evening services, weekend services, sleepovers, services to suit school hours.
What's on offer?
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in someone's life.
- Above-award wages including weekend, sleepovers and evening work.
- Part-time or Causal options
- Consistent rosters, consistent hours and consistent clients.
- Upskilling opportunities in areas such as dementia care and palliative care.
- Comprehensive training program and the opportunity to complete the nationally recognised qualification of Certificate III in Individual Support at a heavily subsidised rate.
- Paid training.
- Career progression opportunities and pathways.
- Opportunities to join teams of CAREGivers supporting clients with complex needs, attend paid CAREGiver meetings, paid opportunities to attend community events, focus groups and progression to being a lead CAREGiver in our CARE Ambassador Program.
- A supportive team local to you.
- Be part of a growing team.
Essential Requirements:
- An insured, clean vehicle and Drivers Licence is required.
- A smartphone and access to internet.
- COVID Proof of Vaccination (including your booster shot).
- Clear Criminal History check.
Desirable Attributes:
- No certifications or qualifications necessary, however, a Certificate III in Home & Community Care or Aged Care is useful.
- Personal CAREGiving experience will be highly regarded.
- A second language is highly desirable.
**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual
Pay: $39.45 - $86.79 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Public holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplementary Pay:
- Bonus
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Application Question(s):
- What is your current COVID 19 Vaccination status?
**Experience**:
- Aged care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Australian Drivers Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 17/09/2025
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