Carer - In-Home Care

Join Sundale as an In-Home Care Carer!

Sunshine Coast | Part-time | Support Independence in Your Community

Are you passionate about helping older people live safely, confidently and independently in their own homes?

Sundale is looking for compassionate and reliable In-Home Care Carers to provide personalised care and practical support to clients across the Sunshine Coast.

With more than 60 years of service across aged care, community care, retirement communities and affordable housing, Sundale is committed to empowering Queenslanders to live their best lives, and that includes our team members.

Why Sundale?

At Sundale, we live by our values:

• Care: Creating quality and meaningful experiences for everyone in the Sundale community
• Connection: Listening and responding to the needs of others
• Creativity: Finding better, innovative ways to do things and be part of our community

You will join a supportive team where your skills, compassion and contribution are genuinely valued.

About the Role

As an In-Home Care Carer, you will provide individualised care and support that enables clients to continue living safely and independently at home.

Your day may include personal care, meal preparation, household assistance, transport, respite support and accompanying clients to appointments or community activities.

Enjoy part-time, weekday work, with shifts scheduled between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.  Limited weekend shifts may occasionally be available.

What You’ll Do

• Provide respectful and personalised care in accordance with individual care plans
• Support clients with personal hygiene, grooming and daily living activities
• Assist with meal preparation, general housekeeping and domestic tasks
• Provide transport to appointments, activities and community services
• Monitor clients’ health and wellbeing and report relevant changes
• Maintain accurate documentation and protect client confidentiality
• Encourage clients to remain involved in their care and daily activities
• Promote each client’s dignity, independence, choice and safety

About You

You will bring:

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• A genuine interest in supporting older people to live independently
• The confidence to work independently in clients’ homes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A reliable and flexible approach to service delivery
• An understanding of infection control and safe work practices
• The ability to recognise and communicate changes in a client’s condition
• Experience providing high-quality support within aged care, home care or community services

Required Qualifications and Certificates

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home and Community Care or a related qualification is desirable
• Current Assist with Medications certificate
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• A safe and reliable vehicle
• Current vehicle registration and comprehensive insurance
• Willing to obtain a National Police Check 
• Willing to obtain a Pre-employment medical assessment 

Sundale Values Its Team Members and Provides a Comprehensive Range of Benefits

• Above-award wage rates
• Additional 0.5% superannuation above the Superannuation Guarantee
• Salary packaging: Up to $15,900 tax-free plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Travel reimbursement: $1.0025 per kilometre for travel during your workday
• Annual leave loading: 17.5% for eligible part-time employees
• Generous leave entitlements
• Paid parental leave for eligible part-time team members
• Exclusive perks: Discounts, financial tips and wellbeing resources through our Flare platform
• Access to car salary packaging
• Private health discounts
• EAP support: Confidential support services when you need them
• Referral bonus: Receive up to $300 for every successful referral
• Uniforms provided
• Flexible, community-based work
• Career progression and development opportunities

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Your care and support will help clients stay connected to their community, maintain their independence and continue living in the place they know best.

If you are compassionate, reliable and committed to delivering respectful, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now

Apply today or visit our careers page to find out more about working with us. https://www.sundale.org.au/careers-volunteering/

We review applications as they are received, so apply early to avoid missing out.

We Embrace Diversity

Sundale welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people of all ages.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.