Specialised Carer - Home Care

Do you love to care?

We do! Join HammondCare as a Home Care Worker and be part of an independent, not-for-profit organisation improving the lives of thousands of older people in need.

The Opportunity

Hammond Care’s Social clubs provide a social environment where older people can take a break from their home environment, connect with their community and spend a day socialising while being supported by our talented team of Specialised Carers.

Clients engage in enjoyable activities in a caring and friendly environment. Meeting new people and experiencing activities outside of the home can be refreshing and uplifting. Activities can include - socialising with peers, meeting new people, going on bus outings, gardening, exercise sessions, board games, reading, crafts and helping in the kitchen.

Shifts available:

Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays 8am – 4pm at our Mona Vale Club with some shifts at our Manly club

Responsibilities

• This opportunity delivers care within our Watergum & Beachcomber Social Clubs in Mona Vale & Manly
• Our Specialised Carers provide care in the Social Club that offer socialisation and supervision, according to each client’s care plan
• The Club provides organised activities and events for Clients to enjoy, including social outings and excursions for People living with dementia
• In some cases, you’ll have an opportunity to go offsite and provide care and supervision for our clients, and this would mean having the capacity to drive a 12-Seater Bus

About you

• Australian Drivers license
• No formal qualification is necessary; however, Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage
• First Aid certificate desirable
• Working With Children Check
• Empathy and compassion are a must
• We provide job training if you have the willingness and desire to learn
• Good administrative and computer skills, including the use of a smartphone
• A strong team player, who can communicate professionally changes in care, complete all documentation, whilst maintaining confidentiality.​
• Must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this position

In return for your expertise, we offer:

• $32.91 to $36.50 per hour plus casual loading for casual staff members
• full training to all care workers (no experience is necessary)
• salary packaging $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
• fitness passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family
• counselling services and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• exclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

About us

At HammondCare, we’ve been caring for people for more than 90 years, working together to improve quality of life for older people, no matter how complex their needs may be.

We provide expert home care, dementia care and palliative care, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

So, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.

Because it’s not just care. It’s HammondCare.

Sounds like you? Apply now!

For any general enquiries please contact sgamble@hammond.com.au

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record, working with children check, reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.
We are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age and ability. Because at HammondCare, everyone belongs.