Job description
Personal Care Assistant / Worker Casual
Location: Mayfield NSW 2304- Start: Immediately
Join an ondemand workforce delivering compassionate, flexible care in the Newcastle region. We are seeking friendly, reliable Personal Care Assistants who hold a full Australian drivers licence, have a car, and possess current police and working with children checks. This casual, hourly role is perfect for people who value autonomy, varied shifts, and meaningful onetoone support.
What Youll Do- Personal Care: Support clients with daily living tasks including showering, dressing, grooming, continence support, and mobility assistance.
- Transport and Community Access: Drive clients to appointments, social activities, and errands in your own vehicle while maintaining safe, courteous conduct on the road.
- Household Assistance: Help with light domestic duties such as meal preparation, shopping support, and general tidying to promote independence.
- Companionship: Provide emotional support, engage in meaningful conversation and recreational activities tailored to client interests.
- Documentation and Communication: Complete simple care notes, report any concerns to coordinators, and maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Current Full Australian Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle for client transport.
- Valid police check and working with children check.
- Previous experience in disability support, aged care, home care, or similar roles is preferred but not essential for the right candidate.
- Empathetic, patient, and flexible with the ability to adapt to changing client needs.
- Good communication skills, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
- Willingness to undergo orientation and any required training modules.
- Pay Type: Hourly rate (competitive and dependent on experience and qualifications).
- Work Pattern: Casual shifts with varied hours, including daytime, evenings, and occasional weekends; perfect for students, carers, or those seeking supplementary income.
- Start: Immediate starts available for qualified candidates.
- Service Model: Ondemand workforce connecting you with short and long shifts across Mayfield and nearby suburbs.
- Meaningful work making a tangible difference in peoples lives.
- Flexible scheduling that respects your availability.
- Supportive coordination team and ongoing learning opportunities.
- Opportunity to build longterm client relationships or take diverse short shifts.
We value diversity, professionalism, and warmth. If you are a reliable, caring driver with the required checks and a passion for supporting independence, this role offers immediate, flexible employment that fits around your life while delivering genuine community impact.