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Unqualified Home Care Assistant

Hamilton Home Care Team | Respect Aged Care – Community Services

Be part of a respected organisation with a proud 100-year history that continues to grow. As our client base expands each week, Respect Aged Care is looking for a casual, unqualified Home Care Assistant to support our Hamilton Home Care Team.

If you’re caring, reliable, and passionate about supporting older people to live life as they choose, this is a great opportunity to begin or build a rewarding career in home care.

About Us

Respect Aged Care is a proud not-for-profit organisation that has been serving older Australians since 1922. Headquartered on the northwest coast of Tasmania, we are known for our high standards of care and strong community connections.

Our philosophy is simple: Everyone deserves the right to a well-lived life, with dignity and respect.
We foster communities of belonging and provide personalised care that truly makes a difference.

About the Role

As a Home Care Assistant, you will deliver individualised, in-home support to clients, enabling them to remain living independently in their own homes while maintaining their quality of life.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting personal hygiene and daily living activities

• Preparing meals

• Performing light household cleaning

• Assisting with transportation and appointments

• Monitoring and reporting changes in a client’s condition

• Supporting health, wellbeing, and social engagement

All care is delivered in a personalised, respectful, and caring manner, aligned with client care plans, Respect policies, and best practice standards.

Role Specific Details

• Availability: Minimum 3 days per week

• Hours: Between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Location: Hamilton and surrounding areas

• Travel Required: Must be able to travel within approximately a 40 km radius, including towns such as Cavendish, Coleraine, and Dunkeld

What We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for making a positive difference in aged care and community services

• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Respect for all people, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Confidence using electronic devices and applications (training provided)

• A flexible and reliable approach to work

Essential Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination (mandatory for Home Care)

• Current CPR and First Aid certification

• Full driver’s licence and reliable, suitable vehicle

• Ability to transport clients

• Availability Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work

• Ability to work later shifts when required (up to 8:00 p.m.)

Certificate III in Individual Support, Ageing, or similar is desirable but not essential. 

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and entitlements

• Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work

• Long-term employment in a recession-proof sector

• Ongoing learning, development, and career growth opportunities

• Discounted private health insurance

• A supportive and welcoming team culture

Our Purpose

To care for the elderly in our communities in an environment of respect, value, and belonging.

Our Values

Respect | Care | Teamwork | Courage | Integrity | Innovation | Excellence