Home Care Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company phone

Permanent part-time

Flexible hours

Paid induction

Career progression

Parental leave 14 weeks

Employee discounts

Job summary

Australian Unity in Caboolture is seeking caring personal care workers to support older Australians to live independently at home. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care during 8am–6pm shifts, with at least 6 hours per day across 3–4 weekdays, some weekend rosters available.

Responsibilities include showering, grooming, mobility support, medication assistance where applicable, housekeeping and meal preparation, along with social support to promote wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience delivering personal care in aged care, disability, or hospital settings.
• Qualif required in Aged Care, Disability or Home & Community Care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in their homes.
• Assist with showering, grooming, toileting and mobility.
• Medication assistance where applicable.
• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal prep.
• Provide social support and companionship; promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Social support

Meal preparation

Dignity & wellbeing

Education

Aged Care/Disability/Home & Community Care qualification

Job description

Join a supportive team helping older Australians (65+) live independently at home and make a real difference every day.

About You

• Live in and can support our customers in Caboolture and surrounding areas
• Hold an Australian Driver’s Licence and own comprehensively insured car (no international licence/shared vehicles)
• Minimum 12 months of experience delivering personal care in aged care, disability, or hospital environments and/or completed a qualification in Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community Care
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours per day within the hours of 8am – 6pm, ideally across 3–4 weekdays (some weekend rosters available)
• Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start
• Passionate about working in in-home care, with a focus on aged care

What We Offer

• $36.42 - $36.59 p/h + super
• Paid travel time + $1.33/km allowance + company phone
• Permanent part-time contracts: 30 – 50 hours per fortnight
• Stable hours with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts

Your Role

As a valued member of the team, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in their homes.

• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting and mobility support
• Medication assistance (where applicable)
• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Social support and companionship
• Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing

Domestic assistance will remain an important component of your role alongside your personal care responsibilities.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Stability: Permanent part-time role with paid leave entitlements
• Support: Paid induction and ongoing training
• Progression: Opportunities to upskill and grow your career
• Perks: Employee discounts, additional leave options and 14 weeks paid parental leave

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged individuals.To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan