In home care workers support clients to live independently at home. Work includes assisting with personal care and hygiene, domestic tasks like cleaning and meal preparation, medication reminders, transport to appointments, and providing companionship and social support during visits.

A Certificate III in Individual Support is commonly required or preferred, alongside a police check, first aid certification and a current driver's licence given most work involves travelling between client homes across a local area. Employers typically provide induction training covering manual handling and communication support.

Workers typically visit multiple clients across a shift, travelling between homes to provide scheduled support. Each visit involves following an individualised care plan, building genuine rapport with the client, and documenting the support provided for care coordination. Building genuine rapport over time improves outcomes for every client supported.

Home care package providers, disability support organisations registered under the NDIS, and aged care providers offering community-based services all employ in home care workers. Demand continues to grow strongly as more Australians choose to age in place at home.

Workers progress to senior support worker, care coordinator and case manager roles overseeing client care plans. Further study opens nursing, allied health assistant or community services management pathways, building on the client relationship skills developed in home care.