Qualified Home Care Worker

18 hours ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia CHURCHES OF CHRIST Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Qualified Home Care Worker

Churches of Christ, Home Care Service, Townsville

Permanent, Part-time Opportunity

Hourly Rate: $30 to $35 per hour, plus reimbursement of $.96 per KM. Hourly rate based on experience.

About the Role

At Churches of Christ, we believe in making a difference—every day. As a Qualified Home Care Worker, you'll join a supportive and values-driven team based at St James Retirement Home in Townsville. Responsible and dedicated to helping older Australians live safely and independently in their own homes.

In this varied role you will:

  • Provide personal care and assistance to clients (e.g. showering, grooming, dressing)
  • Available for early morning starts between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday
  • Medication assistance (HLTHPS006 competency required)
  • Domestic support (cooking, cleaning, household tasks)
  • Social support and transport to appointments, shopping or community outings.
  • Observing and reporting changes in health and wellbeing

You'll be part of a flexible team, able to work unsupervised with the ability to work both in the field and in the office as required. Whether you're out supporting clients or backing up your team administratively, you'll be a key part of our mission to deliver quality care.

What You'll Need

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent with 12months experience
  • Completion of:
    • HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication
  • HLTAAP001 – Recognise Healthy Body Systems

  • CHCCCS031 – Provide Individualised Support

  • A current driver's licence and comprehensively insured vehicle

  • First Aid and CPR certification
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English

What Make You Stand Out

  • A current National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (if applicable)
  • Vehicle suitable for work purposes are essential for this role. (Reimbursement of $0.96 per KM is provided for use of own vehicle)

About Us

We are one of Australia's largest and most diverse not-for-profit organisations, with a legacy of care and compassion spanning over 140 years. Through our faith-based mission, the church and organisation work together to provide holistic support across family services, community housing, retirement living, home care, and residential aged care. With services across Queensland and Victoria.

Benefits of Working for Us

At Churches of Christ, we offer more than just a job — we provide meaningful work with real rewards:

  • Boost Your Take-Home Pay

    As a not-for-profit, you can salary package up to $18,549 p.a. —
  • Up to $15,900on everyday expenses (e.g. rent, groceries, bills)
  • Up to $2,649on meals and entertainment

Find out what salary packaging means for you click here.

  • We offer generous Annual Leave, an Employee Assistance Program, a supportive work culture, and discounts at a range of retail outlets... and many more

Importantly, you will be someone who closely aligns with our organisational values of: Unconditional Love, Continual Innovation, Mutual Trust, Wise Stewardship and Safety.

Ready to Make a Difference - Apply Today

Visit to learn more about us. "Click the Apply Button". For further inquiries, contact Helen Herbert

We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.

Applications will be assessed as received.

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