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.

About us

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

It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

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.

• •Available shifts: Wednesday & Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm at either North Turramurra or Berowra Club
• •Hourly Rates: $32.91 to $36.50- P/H + penalties

Responsibilities

• •This opportunity delivers care within our Richard Geeves Social Cottage in North Turramurra and the Lyrebird Social Club in Berowra
• •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 (standard drivers license)

What do you need to apply?

• •No formal qualification is necessary, however, Certificate III Individual Support is an advantage
• •Australian Drivers license
• •First Aid certificate desirable
• •Working With Children Check
• •Empathy and compassion are a must
• •We provide job training as long as 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:

• •salary packaging: $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits
• •additional training and career development opportunities
• •leave benefits (purchased additional annual leave)
• •reward and recognition program
• •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 more
• •exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Sounds like you? Apply now!

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

*Please complete an application via the website, applications via email will not be accepted. Thankyou

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record and 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.