Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity; Forster; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible part-time hours

Paid travel time

12% superannuation

Job summary

Australian Unity is recruiting caring professionals to support older Australians in their homes across the Forster region, including nearby communities. You will provide domestic tasks, personal care and companionship, delivering person-centred care with empathy and respect.

Applicants should have 3+ months of aged care experience, a valid Australian Driver's Licence with their own car, and be available for 6 hours daily between 8am and 6pm on weekdays; weekend shifts may be offered to

Qualifications

• Live in the Forster area or surrounding communities.
• 3+ months paid aged care experience.
• Australian Driver's Licence with own car.
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 8am–6pm, Mon-Fri; some weekend rosters may be available.
• Complete the 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training on start.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driver's Licence

Job description

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

About You:

• Live across the Forster area including Booti Booti, Darawank, Failford, Green Point, Hallidays Point, Pacific Palms, Tiona or Tuncurry and surrounding communities
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (no international license's or shared vehicles)
• Have 3+ months industry experience in a paid Aged Care setting
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (some weekend rosters available for experienced carers)
• Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!

What We Offer:

• $34.80 - $36.59 per hour + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time
• Permanent Part-time contracts: 20-50 hours per fortnight + flex up shifts

Your Role

As a valued member of the team, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care and domestic support to older Australians in their homes including:

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

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 parent leave

Note: No visa sponsorship available.

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