Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity Limited; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Company phone

Uniform provided

Induction and training

Parental leave 14 weeks

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Australian Unity Home Health is seeking experienced Personal Care Workers to support older Australians to live independently at home. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care in customers' homes, helping with daily tasks and wellbeing.

This permanent part-time role covers Fremantle and nearby areas, offers paid travel time, paid induction, training, and opportunities for additional shifts, with competitive hourly rates and supports for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience providing personal care in aged care, disability or hospital settings.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for supporting older Australians to live independently at home.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence (International licence not accepted) and a comprehensively insured car.

Responsibilities

• Personal care including showering, dressing and grooming
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Medication support (where applicable)
• Meal preparation and light household tasks
• Domestic assistance including cleaning and laundry
• Social support and companionship
• Support that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Driver's licence

In-home care

Education

Aged Care qualification

Job description

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

At Australian Unity Home Health, we're looking for experienced Personal Care Workers who are passionate about providing quality in-home aged care and building meaningful relationships with customers.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent part-time employment with paid leave entitlements
• 30 hour per fortnight contract
• Competitive hourly rates of $36.42 - $36.59 + super
• Paid travel time between customers
• Company phone and uniform provided
• Stable, ongoing hours with opportunities for additional shifts
• Paid induction and comprehensive training
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Additional leave benefits and employee discounts
• 14 weeks paid parental leave

About the Role

As a Personal Care Worker, you'll support older Australians to live independently and confidently in their own homes while delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

You will provide:

• Personal care including showering, dressing and grooming
• Mobility and transfer assistance
• Medication support (where applicable)
• Meal preparation and light household tasks
• Domestic assistance including cleaning and laundry
• Social support and companionship
• Support that promotes independence, dignity and wellbeing

About You

We're seeking experienced carers who genuinely enjoy working one-on-one with older people in the comfort of their own home.

To be successful, you will have:

• 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
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A passion for supporting older Australians to live independently at home
• A current Australian Driver's Licence (International licence not accepted)
• A comprehensively insured car

Availability Requirements

Lower Coast

• Supporting customers across Fremantle, Bibra Lake, Booragoon and surrounding areas
• Available to work shifts between 8am - 5pm
• Available across 3-4 weekdays at minimum

You must also be available to complete our paid2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training Program when you commence.

If you're looking for a stable permanent part-time role, enjoy building meaningful customer relationships, and are passionate about helping older Australians remain independent at home, we'd love to hear from you.