Are you a compassionate care worker who is passionate about supporting older people to live independently in their own homes? Join Carrington's Community team!

• Make a difference to an older person's life, providing support to continue living independently
• Enjoy a varied, rewarding, local Casual role, in a supportive & collaborative team
• Join our growing program run by locals for locals in a long-standing community organisation committed to best practice

About Us

Carrington is a not-for-profit centre of excellence for retirees, providing a focus on person-centred quality care and health services to consumers of Independent Living, Residential Care and Community Care. At Carrington, we are committed to providing quality care for our Consumers so they can live a happier, healthier more independent life.

The Opportunity

As a Home care Employee with Carrington's Community team, you will provide person-centred, quality in-home care to support older persons to live independently in their homes. You will provide domestic tasks or personal care services in accordance with individual care plans to Support at Home (SaH) and Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) to program participants in the Macarthur &/or Wollondilly region. You will enjoy a varied role, building rapport with our clients as you supporting them to meet their goals and enable continued choice and independence.

We have Casual opportunities available providing services within the hours of 6:00am to 8:00pm, with rosters tailored to match your availability (e.g. school hours) and preferred travel region within Macarthur. Casual staff have the flexibility to be scheduled up to 3 months in advance, as well as the option to pick up shifts in the same week or on the same day.

Responsibilities:

• Domestic tasks - such as cleaning, vacuuming, washing and meal preparation; or
• Personal care services - such as assistance with self-care, transport and social support.

About You

Essential Criteria:

1. Current driver’s license
2. Reliable transport with comprehensive car insurance
3. Current first aid certificate
4. Required for Personal Care - Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent)
5. Right to work in Australia
6. Completion of a pre-employment assessment and a National Criminal History check clearance during recruitment process

Experience not essential for Domestic Support.

Enjoy our Benefits

• 6 month paid Ageing Australia training course with certification for nurses transitioning to aged care, equivalent to 20hrs CPD
• Competitive Pay, including loadings, potential performance-based increases and full not-for-profit salary packaging
• Employee sign on bonus – Earn up to $1,000!
• Employee Referral Program – Earn up to $500 for referring a successful candidate!
• 15% employee discount at our Rocksalt restaurant
• 10% off full price shoes at a local shoe store
• Enjoy our “Carrington Day” – an Additional Christmas Public Holiday each year

To Apply

Please submit your application including your current resume and a cover letter addressing the criteria in the 'About You' section. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Recruitment for this position has commenced, and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.

For enquiries, contact [email protected]

We will not respond to unsolicited emails from recruitment agencies or applications from outside Australia