Home Care Support Worker

Home Care Support Worker - Camperdown and other Central Suburbs (with car preferred)

Description:

At Santa Clara Home Care, we provide expert in-home care designed to meet the unique needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. Whether it's daily assistance, personal care, or skilled nursing, our compassionate carers help clients maintain dignity, independence, and quality of life right where they feel most comfortable, at home. Home is where they feel safe. Where memories are made. Where they belong.

About the role:

We currently have positions available for compassionate, qualified, and reliable Personal Care Workers to join our team in Alexandria and other Eastern Suburbs.

Our staff visit client's homes to provide personalised one-on-one support that helps them feel safe, comfortable and independent. Home Care is delivered through intervals of client visits throughout the day, with shifts averaging 2-4 hours long. Your day can be built on multiple client visits and travelling between clients.

Here's What Makes Us Different:

Truly great support workers are rare, and we never take them for granted. That's why Santa Clara Home Care offers some of the best rewards in NSW. We believe exceptional care starts with valuing the people who provide it.

What You'll Earn

Higher Pay:

Above-award rates – higher than industry standard

Payroll – reliable income you can count on

Annual Pay Reviews - keep your rate competitive

Earn More Through Performance

Bonuses:

SCHC Care Points Bonus Program – cash bonuses as often as you qualify (no limit)

Quarterly gift vouchers when you go above and beyond

Extra rewards when clients give unsolicited praise for your care

Referral bonuses – earn when your recommendations succeed

Financial Safety Net:

Emergency Float Fund – no-interest advance pay on earned income available once per year

Travel reimbursement between client appointments

Work That Works for You

Pick Your Patch – choose suburbs near you to minimize travel time

Build Real Relationships – work with regular clients

Smart Scheduling – rostering that makes geographical sense

Full Support – paid onboarding, buddy system, and 7-day team support

What You'll Be Doing:

– Help clients with daily hygiene and self care tasks that are essential for well being and independence.

⁠ ⁠Provide social engagement, companionship, and emotional support.

⁠ ⁠Assist with cleaning, meal preparation and household tasks.

⁠ ⁠Identify and address potential hazards to maintain a safe environment.

⁠ ⁠Accompany or transport clients when grocery shopping, attending social activities, going to medical appointments, running personal errands and doing recreational activities

⁠ ⁠Handle transactions and maintain receipts for reimbursement, if applicable.

⁠ ⁠Monitor health, prompt medications, and document care.

⁠ ⁠Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members.

Qualifications:

Certificate III or IV in Ageing/Disability

Valid National Police Check

Updated First Aid & CPR Certificate

COVID19 Vaccination

Photo Card

NDIS Worker Screening Check or the willingness to obtain one

NSW driver's license, car registration and comprehensive car insurance

A minimum of 1 year of experience in aged care, disability, home & community care

Manual handling and hoist experience

Mobile phone

We're Looking For:

Availability to work from Monday - Friday, possibly weekend work

Willingness to travel up to 30 min. within desirable areas

Works well with clients, families, and care teams

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compassionate, patient, reliable and punctual attitude

Eagerness to learn, develop and take on new challenges

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: On the road