Home Care Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

$1.33/km allowance

Company phone

Permanent part-time contracts: 30 - 50

Stable hours

Job summary

Australian Unity is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support older Australians in their homes across Cairns and surrounding areas. You will deliver person-centred care with kindness within a supportive team.

You will provide personal care, mobility support, light domestic tasks and social companionship. A paid induction and training program is offered, with permanent part-time contracts (30–50 hours per fortnight) and stable hours.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering personal care in aged care, disability, or hospital environments.
• Hold Australian Driver's Licence and own comprehensively insured car.
• Available to work at least 6 hours per day 8am–6pm across 3–4 weekdays; some weekend rostering possible.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting and mobility support.
• Medication assistance where applicable.
• Domestic tasks: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Social support and companionship to promote wellbeing.
• Promoting independence and dignity in daily activities.

Skills

In-home care experience

Driver's license

Flexible availability

Education

Aged Care / Disability/Home & Community Care qualification

Job description

14d ago , from Australian Unity Group Services Pty Ltd

Established in 1840, Australian Unity is Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

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 Cairns 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