Aboriginal Home Care Worker

1 day ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Aboriginal Home Care Worker - Experienced | Wollongong & Dapto

Join to apply for the Aboriginal Home Care Worker - Experienced | Wollongong & Dapto role at Illawarra Mercury.

Company Description

In Aboriginal Home Health we've been caring for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and community in NSW for more than 30 years.

Our aim is to empower our elders to live in the comfort of their homes for as long as possible whilst receiving ongoing culturally appropriate care and connecting with other members of the community.

The Opportunity

Join our Aboriginal Home Health family in a rewarding career Caring for our Mob and delivering an essential service for our Elders in our communities. Working for Australian Unity Aboriginal Home Health, you'll enjoy ongoing training and be part of a family committed to making a positive impact to the community. This role will service the communities of Wollongong and Dapto.

Who We Are Looking For
  • A compassionate, empathetic, respectful Carer
  • Has a reliable car and Australian Driver Licence
What You Will Be Doing
  • Perform Personal Care duties including showering, feeding and toileting; assist in oral medication (only for personal care worker positions).
  • Social support such as accompanying our clients to their doctor appointments, shopping & social outings
  • Domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, bed making, and meal preparation
The Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rates of $30.86 to $34.16 + super
  • Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time
  • Ability to Upskill and opportunity for Career progression
  • Part time or Casual contracts available
  • Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being, Community and Deep Listening leave days
  • 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents
  • All Equipment provided - Smartphone, Uniform, PPE
  • Novated Leasing - enjoy a new car whilst salary packaging
  • Fitness Passport - access to discounted health and fitness programs
Other Information

We are 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 visit the Australian Unity website.

Employment Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Other
  • Job function: Other
  • Industries: Technology, Information and Media

We offer a supportive environment with training and development opportunities.


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