Qualified Personal Care Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage + super

Travel allowance

Paid travel time

Permanent part-time

Job summary

Australian Unity Group Services Pty Ltd is seeking compassionate staff to help older Australians live independently at home. The role covers domestic tasks, personal care, medication assistance and mobility support, with a focus on dignity and wellbeing.

The position is permanent part-time, offering 50 hours per fortnight plus flexible upshifts, paid induction, and ongoing training. A driver’s licence and own car are required to service various NSW communities and receive travel time pay and a

Qualifications

• Current Australian driver's licence with 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 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.

Job description

1d ago , from Australian Unity Group Services Pty Ltd

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)
• 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!

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

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