Care Worker

Uniting NSW & ACT; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking caring and dedicated carers to join our aged care home. You will provide daily living support, companionship and assistance with medications to enhance residents’ independence and overall wellbeing.

Experience in aged or community care is valued; Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent is preferred. This role offers a supportive team, great benefits, and opportunities to grow within the organisation.

Qualifications

• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you’ll live Uniting’s values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to help maintain independence and quality of life.
• Assist with daily living activities: showering, hygiene, dressing, meals, and mobility.
• Support with medication and simple wound dressings.
• Encourage participation in community-based recreational and social activities.

Job description

Make every shift meaningful! Join our Aged Care Team and support our residents to live their day, their way.

• Up to $36.23 p/h + Casual Loading and Super
• Great Aged Care opportunities for qualified carers
• Medication Administration qualifications highly regarded
• Availability through October and November 2026 required

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You’ll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
• Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
• Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings
• Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you’re studying or have recently become qualified.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Who is Uniting?Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversityAt Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.