Personal Care Worker (Canberra) - Night Shift

Personal Care Worker (Canberra) - Night Shift

Harwell Home Care is a family-owned, DVA and Support@Home approved home care provider committed to delivering exceptional service. We enable veterans to live independently and comfortably in their own homes.

Join our team as a casual PCW on night shifts! We're looking for an experienced, resilient, and compassionate care professional who is confident supporting clients living with dementia, delirium, and challenging behaviours. You'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting safety, dignity, and wellbeing. A flexible approach and willingness to travel are essential. Candidates available to start ASAP will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Flexible shifts short or long hours
• 20% Above-Award Fuel Allowance Benefit
• Competitive hourly rate plus casual loading
• Additional pay for nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Supportive and approachable management
• A values-driven, collaborative team culture
• Meaningful work that positively impacts veterans’ lives
• Gifts for your birthday and each year of service
• Company Culture Engagements Activities
• Regular catch-ups with your leader
• Access to accredited learning and development opportunities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Providing personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Assisting with mobility and transfers using appropriate techniques and equipment Supporting clients with meals, feeding, and hydration
• Helping clients with dressing and maintaining their personal appearance
• Offering companionship and emotional support to promote client wellbeing
• Performing light housekeeping tasks including making beds, doing laundry, and maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Observing and reporting any changes in clients’ health or behavior
• Engaging clients in meaningful social and recreational activities to promote mental and emotional wellbeing
• Collaborating with nurses and allied health professionals to ensure quality care

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with home care clients
• Must have an experience in caring for clients with delirium, dementia, and challenging behaviours
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Aged Care or Disability) or equivalent
• Must be available for night shifts
• Ability to start ASAP is preferred
• A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Must be willing to travel between client locations
• A current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Must have work rights in Australia
• A genuine passion for helping others and pride in delivering high-quality personal care services.
• Reliability, strong attention to detail, and a solid work ethic
• A desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our veteran clients
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team

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