Care Attendant (NSW)

The Opportunity

HenderCare is seeking an experienced Personal Care Worker to join our team on a casual basis to support our Aged Care & Disability clients in the community with their homes across Sydney. The ideal candidate will be required to attend multiple clients homes and excel in handling short shifts (1-2 hours per client) around Sydney's inner-west suburbs. 

About the Role

As a casual Personal Care Worker, you will aim to maximise the service recipients' independence by addressing their needs and building positive home environments and relationships with families and the community. You will excel in handling multiple 1.5-2 hour shifts, ensuring consistent opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives we support.

- Personal Care (e.g. bathing, showering, toileting, dressing, medication management, manual handling bed transfers, etc.)
- Community Access (e.g. supporting service recipients in accessing appointments or recreational activities)
- Domestic Assistance (e.g. cleaning, mopping, vacuuming, laundry, making the bed, etc.)

About You

Our Ideal Candidate:

- Can work short shifts
- Comfortable driving in and around suburbs above
- Previous NDIS and Aged Care experience
- Strong communication and documentation skills (progress notes, incident reporting, etc.)

Mandatory Requirements:

- Reliable smartphone compatible with AlayaCare App for roster access (iOS 15+ or Android 9+)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence, own car, and comprehensive insurance
- Current National Police Check
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working With Children Check (Employee-Type)
- Completed Certificate III/IV in Disability or Aged Care
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR (HLTAID009) 
- Current Manual Handling (HLTWHS005) 

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply today!