Personal Care Worker

Australian Unity Limited; Broken Hill; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% super

km allowance

paid travel time

Job summary

Australian Unity is seeking caring individuals to join our home-care team in Broken Hill. The role involves assisting elderly clients (65+) with domestic tasks and, for some, personal care, in clients’ homes. Travel for training is required, and weekends may apply for experienced carers.

This is not a facility-based vacancy. We offer casual contracts with hourly pay, travel time, and mileage allowance. Applicants must have a valid Australian driver’s licence and own car, with a commitment to a

Qualifications

• Live in or near Broken Hill NSW.
• Hold Australian Drivers' Licence with own car.
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours per day, Mon-Fri (weekend rosters for experienced carers).
• Commitment to 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training with travel for training.
• This role is NOT a vacancy for Disability or facility/nursing home work.

Responsibilities

• Entry-Level Carers: provide domestic assistance (cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, meals).
• Experienced Carers: provide personal care (showering, toileting, meds) and related domestic duties.
• Be a friendly face and brighten clients' day; support clients in their homes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Domestic assistance

Customer service

Job description

6d ago , from Australian Unity Group Services Pty Ltd

.Are you passionate about helping others? Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we invite you to explore opportunities within our team & help support elderly customers (65+) to live independently at home.

Do you meet these minimum requirements?

• Live in or near Broken Hill NSW
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (sorry, we cannot accept International license's or shared/rental vehicles)
• 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! (Get ready to learn, grow & be supported!) Travel is required for training.
• Know this is NOT a vacancy for Disability or to work in a facility/nursing home

If you're saying 'YES' to these, we'd love to have you join us!

What this role offers:

• Casual Contracts
• Hourly Rate: $32.561 - $36.59 p/h - depending on experience + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time

What You'll Be Doing:

• Entry-Level Carers: Provide domestic assistance, such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Experienced Carers: Provide personal care services including showering, toileting, assistance with medications, as well as domestic duties & social supports such as assisting with transportation for clients.
• Most importantly: be a friendly face & brighten someone's day!

As a valued team member, you'll provide compassionate care and support to clients in their homes. Domestic assistance will form a significant part of your role - this applies to both our entry-level and experienced carers. From helping with household tasks to offering personal support, you'll make a real difference in people's lives every day.

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