Home Care Employee - Ballina

Why join us?

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay with shift allowances, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, a mobile phone, paid kilometres, a uniform and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

SCC Benefits!

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650

• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed

• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT

• Discounted private health insurance

• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program

• An extra day’s annual leave paid at Christmas

• Ongoing Training and Development

• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

• Genuine career progression pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

The Role

Our Home Care services are dedicated to empowering older people to live safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes. We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Permanent Part-Time Home Care Employee to work a minimum of 40 hours per fortnight, with availability on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

In this rewarding role, you will provide personalised support, including personal care, transport assistance, and daily living support, tailored to each client's individual needs. The successful candidate will hold a relevantAged Care qualification, have a genuine passion for supporting older people, and be willing to travel throughout Ballina, Lismore, Lennox Head, and surrounding areas to deliver high-quality care that enhances our clients' wellbeing and independence.

Your role will include:

• 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, and bathing, general self-care duties

• Domestic assistance, light household cleaning.

• Medication assistance

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Requirements

• Certificate III in Aged or Individual Support, or AIN qualifications -essential

• Compassionate interpersonal skills and an empathy with older people

• Current driver's license and car with full comprehensive insurance

• Willingness to travel on a regular basis using your own vehicle.

• Time management skills

• 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.