Qualified Personal Care Worker

Australian Unity; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $36.59 + 12% super

KM travel allowance $0.92

Paid travel time

Permanent part-time (50 hours per fort

Job summary

Australian Unity Limited in New South Wales, Central Coast, is seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older Australians in their homes. You will perform domestic tasks, assist with personal care and mobility, and support independence in daily living.

Requirements include a Certificate III in Individual Support, at least 12 months’ aged care experience, a valid Australian driver’s licence with your own car, and availability for 6 hours per day on

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) – essential
• Minimum 12 months’ paid Aged Care experience delivering personal care
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!

Responsibilities

• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting & mobility support
• Medication assistance
• Prompt and supervise prescribed exercises as directed by Allied Health practitioners
• Social support, transport and companionship
• Promoting independence, dignity & wellbeing

Skills

Aged Care experience

Driver's Licence

Education

Certificate III in Individual 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 Kincumber area including Bensville, Daleys Point, Davistown, Empire Bay, Green Point, Hardys Bay, Killcare, Pretty Beach, Saratoga, St Huberts Island, Wagstaffe, Yattalunga and surrounding communities
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (no international license's or shared vehicles)
• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent) – essential
• Minimum 12 months’ paid Aged Care experience delivering personal care
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 8am to 4pm or 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• Commitmentto our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!

What We Offer:

• $36.59 per hour + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time
• Permanent Part-time contracts: 50 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
• Prompt and supervise prescribed exercises as directed by Allied Health practitioners
• 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

Staying Safe During Your Job Search

Please remember that Australian Unity will never ask candidates to pay a fee, purchase services, or engage a CV consultant as part of the recruitment process. All communications from our Talent Acquisition team will be sent from an @australianunity.com.au email address. If you ever receive a message that seems unusual or requests payment, please contact us directly to verify its authenticity.

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