HammondCare At Home is continuing to expand our services and we are seeking a part-time Specialised Carer to provide support to our Clients across the Mayfield, Merewether, Adamstown, Warner's Bay, Belmont, Swansea, Glendale and Wallsend areas. About the role In this role, you'll provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes and directly improve their quality of life. The role requires travel to clients homes using your own car for which you'll be paid $0.99 cents per km plus paid travel time. The care work you'll be doing may include: Providing personal care - helping with showering and dressing Helping around the home - meal preparation and light house cleaning Providing transportation to appointments and assisting with shopping Assisting with medication About you You can relate to people and you're patient and solutions-focused. You may have previous experience in aged or community care or are looking to start your career in aged care. You have a valid Drivers Licence and access to an insured, reliable car (min. Third Party Property Insurance). Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you. You'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clients. Benefits $31.95 to $35.44 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided Full training is given to all our Care Workers, no experience is necessary Secure employment on a 14 day perm part-time roster so you can plan ahead Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax free Fitness Passport membership First Aid Certificate provided and paid for by us Paid Certificate III in Aged Care training available if you want to progress You will be required to undertake a Police Check, Functional assessment, provide two referees and evidence of minimum 2 COVID-19 vaccinations. How to apply If this sounds like you, please click ‘Apply now and submit your details. Once you've applied, we'll keep you updated on your application progress. If you have any questions please contact sudkhadka@hammond.com.au All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.