The Opportunity

HammondCare’s Respite Cottages provide short-term accommodation and individualised support for older guests during stays of up to 10 nights. As a Specialised Carer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering personalised care and creating a welcoming, home-like environment.

About the role

In this role you will provide care for our clients across our Wahroonga & Terrey Hills Cottages.

Hourly Rates: $31.95 to $35.44- P/H + penalties

Shift Schedule

- 7.15am-14.45 - Morning shift
- 14.45 - 21.45 - Afternoon shift
- - Night shift

Responsibilities

- Provide personal care including grooming and hygiene
- Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans
- Support and care for guests during overnight or extended stays
- Promote guest dignity and independence through daily activities
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate changes in care professionally

About you

Available to work across our Wahroonga & Terrey Hills sites 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 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 First Aid certificate desirable Empathy and compassion are a must 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.

Benefits

- 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 perks (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 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. When it comes to our people – those we serve and those who serve – we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years – so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age and ability. Because at HammondCare, everyone belongs.

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 advantages!

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.

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📌 Specialised Carer - Home Care (Australia)
🏢 HammondCare
📍 Australia