Home Care Support Worker
A Home Care Support Worker is a detail-oriented professional who helps deliver reliable outcomes in day-to-day operations. You'll work with families, care teams and maintain clear clinical notes so decisions and actions stay on track. You'll own recurring tasks end-to-end, manage competing priorities and recommend small improvements that reduce friction. Strong performance is shown through consistent delivery, accurate records and effective use of Microsoft 365 to track and communicate progress.
What you’ll do day to day
- Promote dignity, privacy and culturally safe practice in all interactions
- Communicate clearly with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
- Conduct assessments and contribute to care plans, updating notes accurately
- Complete documentation and handovers to ensure continuity of care
- Monitor wellbeing and escalate clinical concerns promptly and appropriately
- Contribute to quality improvement and risk management activities
Skills and tools to learn
Core skills: risk assessment, clinical communication, teamwork, empathy, documentation
Software/Platforms: clinical systems (varies by service), Microsoft 365, telehealth tools
Methods/Knowledge: infection prevention, care planning, medication safety (as applicable)
What you can earn
Where the jobs are
Explore live job ads for this role across Australia. These links open SEEK searches in a new tab.
Not sure if this is the right role for you?
or Interested in knowing more?
We can help you compare job outcomes, salaries and study options so you choose a path that actually fits your life.
Find your career path