**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.**HammondCare Home Care is currently looking for Carers to join our team in** **Melbourne for North - West and South - East Melbourne suburbs on a Part-time and casual basis.**The successful applicant for North - West team will be caring for clients living in suburb Moonee ponds, Fawkner, Sunshine, Preston, Kings Park, Derrimut, Essendon, Glenroy etc.South - East team will be caring for clients living in suburbs Box Hill, Forest Hill, Balwyn, Burwood, Wheelers Hill, Rowville, Clayton South, Noble Park, Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley etc.**About the role**You'll provide essential, practical care for older people, supporting them to live independently in their own homes and genuinely improving their quality of life. This includes not only day-to-day care but also building meaningful relationships and offering companionship. The role requires travel to clients’ homes using your own car (you'll be paid $0.99 per km plus paid travel time).**In return for your expertise, we offer:*** $31.95 to $35.44 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided* full training to all care workers (no experience is necessary)* salary packaging (for PPT only): $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**About you*** you’re a people-person who is patient and solutions-focused* you have previous experience in aged or community care, or are looking to start your career in aged care* you have a valid Driver’s 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'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clientsAt 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.**For any general enquiries please contact* *nbisht@hammond.com.au**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.*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.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!
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