Community Care Worker

Community Care Worker

HammondCare is seeking a Community Care Worker for a part-time, onsite role in Bowral.

Join an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of older individuals. HammondCare Home Care is currently recruiting Carers to join our team in the South West Sydney region.

About the Role This position involves providing essential, practical care to older people, enabling them to maintain independence within their own residences and significantly improving their quality of life. Responsibilities extend beyond daily care to include fostering meaningful connections and offering companionship. Travel to clients' homes is required, utilising your own vehicle. Remuneration includes $0.99 per kilometre travelled, plus paid travel time.

Please note: Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification under section 31(2h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Consequently, only female applicants should apply.

What We Offer

• Hourly rate of $31.95 to $35.44, plus $0.99/km travel reimbursement, paid travel time, and a mobile phone.
• Comprehensive training for all care workers; prior experience is not a prerequisite.
• Salary packaging for permanent part-time employees: $15,900 annually for living expenses and up to $2,650 per year for entertainment benefits.
• Opportunities for further training and career advancement.
• Leave benefits, including the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• A reward and recognition program.
• Fitness Passports providing full facility access, including gyms, group classes, and pools, for employees and their families.
• Confidential counselling services and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing and repairs.
• Exclusive commercial discounts with JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell, and Samsung.

About You

• You are a personable individual who demonstrates patience and a solutions-focused approach.
• You possess prior experience in aged or community care, or are keen to commence a career in aged care.
• You hold a valid Driver's Licence and have access to an insured, reliable car (minimum Third Party Property Insurance).
• Ideally, you hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. Assistance is available for those seeking to obtain this qualification.
• You are adaptable to the evolving needs of home care clients.

About Us HammondCare has been providing care for over 90 years, collaboratively striving to improve the quality of life for older individuals, irrespective of the complexity of their needs. We deliver expert home care, dementia care, and palliative care, accessible to all, underpinned by our not-for-profit, Christian ethos, research, and clinical expertise.

If you are passionate about care, consider a career move that truly matters. It's more than just care; it's HammondCare.

Application Process All short-listed applicants will be requested to provide consent for criminal record and reference checks, and will be required to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.

HammondCare is committed to fostering inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age, and ability. We believe everyone belongs at HammondCare.