Personal Care Worker

HenderCare is currently seeking a casual Personal Care Worker to attend several homecare services throughout Canberra and the ACT. The successful candidate must be able to drive to and around: Hackett, Griffith, Rivett, Chapman, Ngunnawal, Bonython, Casey, and Surrounding Suburbs.

About The Role:

As a casual Personal Care Worker, you will aim to maximise the service recipients' independence by addressing their needs and building positive home environments and relationships with families and the community.

The ideal candidate will excel in handling multiple short shifts, able to drive and attend multiple clients in ACT, ensuring consistent opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives we support.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

- Domestic Assistance (e.g. cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, making the bed, etc.)

- Personal Care (e.g. bathing, showering, toileting, dressing, medication management, manual handling bed transfers, etc.)

- Community Access (e.g. supporting service recipients in accessing appointments or recreational activities)

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Minimum of 6 months experience in personal care provision is required

- Must be able to work with multiple clients per day and throughout the week

- Have the ability to maintain composure in high-pressure situations

- Have strong communication and documentation skills

Perks and Benefits:

- View and work your shifts via AlayaCare

- Weekly Pay (every Friday)

- 24/7 Support Line

- Employee Benefits & Perks Program

- FREE Flu Vaccinations for all employees

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Required (Mandatory):

- Unrestricted Australian driver's licence, own car, comprehensive vehicle insurance

- COVID-19 Vaccination (incl. 3rd Dose)

- Current National Police Check

- Current Working With Vulnerable Check (Employee-Type)

- Completed Certificate III/IV in Individual Support or Aged Care

- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR Certificate (HLTAID009)

- Current Manual Handling Certificate (HLTWHS005)

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people.

So why choose HenderCare?

Make a Real Impact: Every role atHenderCare contributes to delivering meaningful, client centred care. Whether you're working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps improve the lives of those we support

Grow your career: We invest in our people with structured mentoring, leadership coaching, and tailored professional development opportunities to support your career journey.

Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you'll feel supported, heard and empowered.

Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand the importance of balance. With a variety of flexible working options and access to our office, we offer the flexibility you need to thrive professionally while maintaining personal wellbeing.

Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, access to our employee benefits and perks scheme (including health, fitness, and retail offers) and an amazing Employee Assistant Program to support your well-being in the role.

At HenderCare, we don't just fill roles—we empower people to build meaningful careers. If you're ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

We are actively looking to fill this position and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open, therefore, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.