Home Care Services

Australian Unity; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Travel time paid

Travel allowance

Company phone

Flexible rosters

Training program Brilliant @ Basics

Career development

Longstanding organisation

Work near home

Job summary

Australian Unity is seeking compassionate Personal Care Workers to help older Australians live independently at home across Caboolture, North Lakes, Bribie Island and surrounds. You will build genuine connections and support dignity, wellbeing and daily living.

This permanent part-time role offers flexible rosters, paid training through Brilliant @ Basics, travel time, $1.33/km travel allowance, and a company-provided phone and uniform, with a trusted organisation serving Australians for over

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' personal care experience in aged care, disability or hospital settings, and/or a relevant qualification.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and comprehensively insured car.
• Availability to work across Caboolture, North Lakes, Bribie Island and surrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, grooming, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility and transfers for safe support.
• Medication support where applicable.
• Meal preparation and light household tasks.
• Domestic tasks including cleaning and laundry.
• Social support, companionship and community engagement.
• Support customers to maintain independence and achieve their goals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Reliability

Education

Aged Care qualification

Job description

Use your care experience to make a real difference. Join a supportive team helping older Australians remain independent, connected, and living safely in the comfort of their own homes.

At Australian Unity, we believe the best care happens at home. We're looking for compassionate and experienced Personal Care Workers who are passionate about supporting older people to live life their way while building meaningful relationships in their local community.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Permanent Part-Time contract available for experienced care worker
• Competitive rates of $36.42 - $36.59 per hour + super
• Paid travel time between customers
• $1.33/km travel allowance
• Company phone and uniform provided
• Flexible rosters that support work-life balance
• Comprehensive paid training through our Brilliant @ Basics onboarding program
• Ongoing coaching, support and career development opportunities
• Be part of a trusted organisation with over 180 years of caring for Australians
• Work close to home while making a meaningful impact every day

About the Role

As a Personal Care Worker, you'll support older Australians to continue living independently at home while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

You’ll build genuine connections with your customers and become an important part of their support network.

Your Responsibilities:

• Personal care including showering, grooming, dressing and toileting
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Medication support (where applicable)
• Meal preparation and light household tasks
• Domestic assistance including cleaning and laundry
• Social support, companionship and community engagement
• Supporting customers to maintain independence and achieve their goals

About You

We're looking for caring, reliable and customer-focused individuals who enjoy supporting others.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A passion for supporting older Australians, with strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A minimum of 12 months' experience providing personal care in aged care, disability or hospital settings and/or a qualification in Aged Care, Disability or Home & Community Care
• A current Australian Driver's Licence
• Your own comprehensively insured car (shared vehicles and international licences are not accepted)
• Availability to support customers across Caboolture, North Lakes, Bribie Island and surrounding areas
• Commitment to completing our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics training program

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged individuals. To learn more about our commitment to reconciliation, visit our Reconciliation Action Plan.