Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity Limited; Gosford; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Travel time paid

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Australian Unity Limited is seeking a caring in-home caregiver in Gosford to support older Australians in their own homes. You will provide domestic tasks, personal care, meal prep and companionship to help clients live independently with dignity.

Role requires 3+ months aged care experience, a valid Australian licence and access to your own car. Permanent part-time with a 40-hour fortnight baseline and flexible shifts, plus paid induction and training.

Qualifications

• 3+ months paid aged care experience
• Own car and Australian Driver's Licence
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (one weekend per month)
• Commitment to 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training on start

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aged care experience

Patient care

Domestic support

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 Gosford area including Lisarow, Narara, Niagara Park, Ourimbah, Point Frederick, Springfield, Wyoming 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 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (one weekend per month availability required)
• 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: 40 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 and 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