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Specialised Carer - Home Care

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-11 Penrith Hybrid Community Services Development
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$4,500–A$6,000/mo

About the Role

We are seeking casual staff to provide essential and practical care to help older people live independently in their homes and directly improve their quality of life. The role requires travel to clients' homes using your own car for which you'll be paid 0.99 cents per km plus paid travel time. The care work you'll be doing may include:

Responsibilities

  • ● Providing personal care - helping with showering and dressing
  • ● Helping around the home - meal preparation and light house cleaning
  • ● Providing transportation to appointments and assisting with shopping
  • ● Assisting with medication

Requirements

  • ● You can relate to people and you're patient and solutions-focused
  • ● You may 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 (min. Third Party Property Insurance)
  • ● 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 you
  • ● You'll be flexible around meeting the changing needs of home care clients
  • ● 32.91 to 36.50 per hour plus 99c/km + paid travel time + mobile phone provided
  • ● Full training is given to all our Care Workers, no experience is necessary
  • ● Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging
  • ● Training & career development opportunities
  • ● Paid Bonus Schemes e.g. Refer a Friend
  • ● Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • ● Discounts across a range of household names such as JB HI- FI, Samsung and The Good Guys
  • ● Fitness passport membership which includes gyms, group classes and pools
Credential Requirements for Australia
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AMC MCQ + Clinical Exam

Australian Medical Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 3,500–5,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 700–900/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks

Legally required to use protected title and practise

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AHPRA Registration (Nursing and Midwifery)

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (NMBA)

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 200–400/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks
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AHPRA Pharmacy Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 3–6 months
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ADC Written + Practical Examination

Australian Dental Council

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 5,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years
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AHPRA Dental Board Registration

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

Must have to work
Cost: AUD 400–700/year Timeline: 4–8 weeks