Home Care Employee

$36.08 – $36.83 per hour + Super + NFP benefits Benefits Competitive rate of pay with shift allowances Not‑for‑profit salary packaging benefits Mobile phone, paid kilometres, uniform Salary Packaging ($15,900) plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650 Heart HQ – Southern Cross Care People Platform with retail discounts and features to help celebrate, connect and succeed Fitness Passport – discounted workplace health and fitness program with access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT for you and your family Discounted private health insurance Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Programme and Employee Assistance Programme Annual leave loading Extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas Ongoing training and development, including LinkedIn training and a digital library of over 6,000 courses Career progression pathways – Buddy Programme, New Graduate Elevate Programme, Study Support Referral bonus programme The Role Our Home Care services empower older people to live at home independently and safely. You will provide individualised care tailored to the needs of each client and their families. We are recruiting for a Home Care Employee offering a minimum of 20 hours a fortnight and covering a variety of shifts. You must be available and flexible within the hours of 08.00 – 16.00 ideally and be able to work a minimum of two days. Responsibilities Meal assistance, including shopping, meal preparation and help with eating Transport and accompaniment, including shopping trips and appointments Social support & activities, including outings and social activities Personal care, showering, bathing and general self‑care duties Domestic assistance, light household cleaning Medication assistance Requirements Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support, or AIN qualifications Compassionate interpersonal skills and empathy with older people Current driver's licence and car with full comprehensive insurance Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle Reliable and trustworthy – our clients are dependent on you Ability to work with minimal to no supervision Proven aged care or NDIS services background Excellent customer service skills and enjoy working independently and remotely in customers’ homes and in the local community About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) We are a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to empower older people to ‘live life to the full’. For the last 50 years our name has been trusted by the community to provide care and support for thousands of people in over 40 locations across NSW and the ACT. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence. We offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care as well as in-home care. At SCC, people are at the heart of everything we do. We support our employees to excel Join us at SCC NSW & ACT, where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with opportunities to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we strive to ensure every employee feels valued and heard. Your growth is our mission. Your wellbeing is our priority. Together, we can create a future that’s not only brighter for our clients and residents but also for every member of our team. SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply. Bathurst, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW #J-18808-Ljbffr