Personal Care Worker Role

Australian Unity (North); Armidale; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable roster

Paid induction program

Additional paid leave days

Career Development

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Australian Unity (North) is seeking in-home care workers to provide personal care and daily living assistance to our aged care clients in the Armidale area. The role is permanent part-time with an hourly rate of $31.38 plus 11% super, and includes travel between client sites.

You will contribute to personal care, household tasks, and transport support while maintaining client dignity and independence. Eligibility includes a current NSW driver’s license, insured vehicle, and 2 doses of the

Qualifications

• Must have a current Australian driver's license and ownership of a reliable insured vehicle.
• Fully vaccinated minimum 2 doses for Covid-19.
• Flexibility to work rosters between 7am to 7pm between Monday to Sunday.
• Must have a minimum 12 months experience in delivering Personal Care and/or a Certificate III in Individual Support.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, help at mealtime and medication prompting.
• Help at Home: cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and assisted dressing.
• Transport: transportation to appointments, shopping and social outings.
• Client Awareness: social interaction, client observations and ongoing training and support.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle ownership

COVID-19 vaccination

Roster flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

12 months experience in Personal Care

Job description

Deliver in-home support services to our aged care customers to help them live independently & remain within their own homes:

• Support Worker Positions available for theprovision of Personal Support Services
• Permanent Part-Time contractsavailable withhourly rate of $31.38p/h + 11% super
• Travel Allowance of$0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel timebetween clients

Key Requirements:

• Current Australian Drivers License and ownership of a reliable insured vehicle
• Fully vaccinated minimum 2 doses for Covid-19
• Flexibility to work rosters between 7am to 7pm between Monday to Sunday
• Must havea minimum 12 months experience in delivering Personal Care and/or a Certificate III in Individual Support

Your New Role:

• Personal Care:Personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, help at mealtime& medication prompting
• Help at Home:such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation & assisted dressing
• Transport:transportation to appointments, shopping and social outings
• Client Awareness:such as social interaction, client observations & ongoing training & support

We welcome applicants that have experience and/or a qualification as a

• Disability Support Worker
• Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
• Community Services worker
• Bachelor of Nursing Students

Benefits:

• Stable roster &opportunity to work extra hours based on business needs
• Fully supported and paid induction program
• Additional paid leave days
• Career Development
• Employee Discounts on Australian Unity Products
• Maxxia Rewards Discounts

To be successful in this role:

• Must have a Current Australian Provisional or Full Drivers licence
• Must have a reliable vehicle Comprehensive Insurance desirable not mandatory
• Must either have a certificate III in Individual Support or 12 months experience working in a similar role or in an Aged Care setting
• Must have received at least 2 doses of the COVID19 Vaccination

Choose a career in Aged Care that is rewarding, in demand and where you can make a genuine difference in peoples lives. Work with an Award-winning home care provider that employ local carers who deeply understand their community and what's important.