In-Home Elder Care Assistant — Part-Time & Growth

Australian Unity Limited; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

14 weeks paid parental leave

Paid induction and ongoing training

Job summary

Australian Unity is hiring in-home carers to support older Australians in Glen Iris, Burwood, Camberwell, Balwyn and surrounding areas. You will provide personal care, medication help where applicable, and domestic support, delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

You'll hold a relevant qualification, have 12+ months of care experience, and a valid driver’s licence with a insured car. Permanent part-time contracts offer stable hours and paid leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of experience delivering personal care in aged care, disability, or hospital environments.
• Australian Driver’s Licence and own comprehensively insured car.
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours per day within 8am–6pm across 3–4 weekdays.
• Brilliant @ Basics Training for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in their homes.
• Assist with personal care: showering, grooming, toileting and mobility support.
• Assist with medication where applicable.
• Provide domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Offer social support and companionship and promote independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Driving

Education

Aged Care / Disability / Home & Community Care qualification

Job description

Company: Australian Unity

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 Glen Iris, Burwood, Camberwell, Balwyn 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

Apply now to start making a meaningful impact in your community.