Personal Carer Illawarra

With a legacy spanning close to 60 years, we’ve created communities so that older people can be independent, respected, happy and connected.

You too deserve every opportunity to be recognised, supported and challenged to fulfill your role in the world. But what does this look like?

**The opportunity | Valued for the impact you make**

It takes a unique person to care the way you do. We see it, our managers see it, and our residents, customers and their families see it. Within this community, you are valued for the impact you make and thanked for your selfless care.

Day to day, you’ll help older people live with dignity, whether that’s helping them get around, go to the bathroom, take a shower, or enjoy a meal with a friendly face - in line with their personalised care plan. You will help them celebrate life with community-based fun and social activities and bring them a sense of belonging in so doing.

With our high standards in clinical and compassionate care, you will have the space to innovate and excel, doing work you are proud of.

**J**oin Our Team of Compassionate Aged Care Workers**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our older people? Join a dedicated and compassionate care team across the Illawarra region

**The benefits | Recognising the difference you make***
- Find the work life balance your looking for, positions in full time, part time and causal available
- Hourly rate: $30.32 -$33.09 + Superannuation + penalty rates for afternoons, nights and weekends
- A highly beneficial and comprehensive on-boarding program to set you up for success, ongoing support and mentoring from clinical educators
- Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop broader holistic care skills in physical, mental health and social, with ongoing advanced training
- Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport
- 24/7 access to mental, physical, social, and financial support via the LifeWorks app

Also, Triple winner 2024 - Excellence in Workplace Culture, Excellence in Large Business, and the ultimate honour - **Business of the Year** Join us and experience the Warrigal Way.

**The requirements | What it takes to do this work**

A few of your amazing attributes that will support your success in this role are;
- A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support/Health Science (or similar)
- An empathy for older people and commitment to meeting their needs
- Experience delivering exceptional customer service within the Aged Care or Health industry
- Reasonable flexibility to work supporting the operational needs across a 24/7 roster

**The locations | A home to belong to**

**Warrigal Albion Park Rail** the center of the Illawarra, just 15 mins away from, beaches, shopping centres and Movie theatres

**Warrigal Mt Terry** in the foothills of Albion Park surrounded with schools and sports grounds

**Mt Warrigal** where it all began, our first Residential Aged Care Home opening its doors right here in 1967.

**Warrigal Shell Cove** an innovative coastal village, close to beaches, cafes and marina

**Warrigal Multicultural Village** provides care and support for older people who are from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

**Warrigal Coniston** conveniently located just two kilometers from Wollongong.

**Warrigal Wollongong** in the heart of Wollongong, with nearby beaches and Golf Course

**What our carers love about working here**

**Unexpected opportunities to grow**: You’ll find ongoing training and support that allows you bigger responsibilities, more senior roles and potential pay increases. Our preference is to promote from within, so there are opportunities to specialise, become an RN, or move into a non-clinical management role. We offer carer roles across our home, residential and lifestyle services, giving you variety beyond the expected.

**One team, united in our purpose**: We support older people to have great lives. We put older people first in everything we do. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness, and connectedness. On a big picture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia. This is the Warrigal Way, creating a world where older people feel **known, loved** and **connected.**

**Who we are | A community who cares**

Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra - if that’s what you want.

**Join us and be the difference**

We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and we honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connectio