Home Care Support Worker

2 days ago

Maitland, New South Wales, Australia Australian Unity Full time $70,000 - $90,000 per year

Job description:

Are you passionate about helping others? Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we invite you to explore opportunities within our team & help support elderly customers (65+) to live independently at home.

Do you meet these minimum requirements?

  • Live in or near
    Maitland
    including surrounding suburbs
    Aberglasslyn, Bolwarra, Clarence Town, Cliftleigh, Dungog, East Gresford, East Maitland, Gillieston Heights, Heddon Greta, Hinton, Largs, Louth Park, Metford, Morpeth, Raworth, Rutherford, Telarah, Tenambit, Thornton, Wallalong or Woodville.
  • Hold a current
    Australian Drivers' Licence
    with your
    own car
    (sorry, we cannot accept International license's or shared/rental vehicles)
  • Available to
    work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
    (some weekend rosters available for experienced carers)
  • Commitment
    to our paid
    2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training
    when you start (Get ready to learn, grow & be supported) Travel is required for training.
  • Know this
    is NOT
    a vacancy for Disability or to work in a facility/nursing home

If you're saying 'YES' to these, we'd love to have you join us

What this role offers:

  • Open to
    Entry Level & Experienced
    candidates
  • Permanent Part-Time Contracts
  • Permanent Contract hours
    : 20-30 hours per
    fortnight
  • flex up hours.
  • Hourly Rate
    : $ $34.16 per hour + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Entry-Level Carers
    : Provide domestic assistance, such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Experienced Carers
    : Provide personal care services including showering, toileting, assistance with medications, as well as domestic duties & social supports such as assisting with transportation for clients.
  • Most importantly:
    be a friendly face & brighten someone's day

As a valued team member, you'll provide compassionate care and support to clients in their homes.
Domestic assistance will form a significant part of your role – this applies to both our entry-level and experienced carers.
From helping with household tasks to offering personal support, you'll make a real difference in people's lives every day.

Why you'll love working with us:

  • Stability
    : Enjoy the security of a permanent part-time position with paid leave benefits
  • Support
    : Fully paid induction and ongoing training to help you grow
  • Perks
    : Additional leave options, employee discounts and 14 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Career Development
    : Learn, upskill & train with ongoing support to help you grow and progress in your career

How to Apply:

  1. Click Apply Now to start making a real difference in people's lives
  2. Complete your career profile and upload your resume.
  3. After you've submitted your application & meet the initial criteria, the next step in our recruitment process is a short questionnaire (HireVue) - Just a quick way for us to get to know you a bit better

Alternatively reach out to Caroline at

for more information, and we'll guide you through the recruitment process.

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

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