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Personal Care Worker (PCW) – Huon, Channel & Kingborough

Home Care Extended Care Assistant • Franklin, Tasmania 7113, Australia • Part-time

Description

Personal Care Workers – Support at Home

Part-Time & Casual Roles | Huon, Channel & Kingborough

Huon Regional Care is a leading community care provider in Southern Tasmania. We deliver flexible, person-centred services that help older people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Our motto, “Life. Just the way you love it,” guides the care we provide to both clients and staff.

We are currently seeking Personal Care Workers to join our Support at Home team in the Huon Valley, Kingborough, and Channel regions.

What you’ll do:

As a Personal Care Worker, you will support older people to live safely at home and remain active in their communities. Key tasks include:

  • Providing personal care – showering, dressing, hygiene support, mobility assistance, and help with daily routines
  • Supporting medication self-administration (if trained and authorised)
  • Domestic assistance – light cleaning, laundry, bed making, meal prep, shopping
  • Social support – friendly visits, helping clients attend appointments or social outings
  • Observing and reporting changes in client wellbeing to the care team
  • You’ll work with multiple clients each shift and are paid for travel time between visits. A generous kilometre allowance is also provided.

What we’re looking for:

  • A Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or similar (or willingness to obtain)
  • Previous experience in aged or community care (preferred)
  • A kind, reliable and customer-focused attitude
  • Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Current Working with Vulnerable People Card
  • Valid driver’s licence, own reliable vehicle, registration and insurance
  • National Police Check (within 3 months of employment)

Why join us?

  • Paid travel time between clients
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Regular, local clients
  • Work close to home in your community
  • Ongoing training and development

How to apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume via Employment Hero or contact Patricia Gardiner at PGardiner@huonregionalcare.org.au for more information.

To request a copy of the Position Description, please call (03) 6264 7108.

Huon Regional Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Role Type

Temporary • Part-time • Entry Level
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