Personal Care Worker Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stable roster

Induction program

Additional paid leave days

Career Development

Employee Discounts on Australian Unity

Maxxia Rewards Discounts

Job summary

Australian Unity (North) is seeking caring Support Workers to deliver in-home Personal Care and household assistance for aged-care clients in the local area. The role is permanent part-time with an hourly rate of $31.38 and 11% super, plus travel allowances.

You will travel between clients with time allowances and work rosters between 7am and 7pm, Monday to Sunday. A valid driver license and vehicle are essential, as is a Certificate III in IS or 12 months’ care experience.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable insured vehicle.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or 12 months experience in Personal Care/Aged Care.
• Fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (2 doses).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care such as hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, and meal prompts.
• Assist with home care tasks including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and dressing.
• Transport clients to appointments, shopping and social activities.
• Support client awareness and wellbeing through social interaction and observation.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle ownership

Vaccinated (COVID-19)

Roster flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

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.