Home Care Worker

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Base pay range

A$30.00/hr - A$40.00/hr

Employment Type: Casual

Hours: Flexible. Weekend and evening availability would be highly regarded

Salary: $31 - $35 per hour. (As per the Enterprise agreement)

Location: Newcastle - Lake Macquarie

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Contact: Louise Dodd ()



Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.



Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?


For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.


As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.



At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.


Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.



About the opportunity

We're currently seeking Caring and Compassionate Home Care Workers to join our growing team in the Newcastle - Lake Macquarie region.

In this rewarding and flexible role, you'll help our clients maintain their independence and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. You'll be a trusted presence and a source of warmth and reassurance, providing meaningful support that enhances their daily lives.

Your day may include:

• Providing personal care with empathy and dignity
• Domestic assistance and household tasks
• Meal preparation and nutritional support
• Assisted shopping and community access
• Respite care to support family caregivers

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional client-centred care.


To thrive in this role, you will have:

• A warm, empathetic, and person-centred approach to care
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and families
• A collaborative spirit that contributes to a team-focused culture

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• Have your own car with insurance and a valid driver's license
• First Aid Certificate (Level 2)
• Certificate III or IV in Home and Community Care/Aged Care/Disability
• NDIS workers screening check

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?


Join us and make a meaningful difference in people's lives - and your career.


Are you ready to apply for this role? Click Apply now


Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process.


We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples, traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based, on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea, and culture.


We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.


The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

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