At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and support to older Australians, helping them live independently at home.
- Company: Join a caring team at Australian Unity, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: $34.80 - $36.59 per hour, plus super, travel allowance, and paid training.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible hours, employee discounts, and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the lives of older Australians while growing your career.
- Qualifications: 3+ months experience in aged care and a valid Australian driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 36.59 - 36.59 $ per hour.
Join a supportive team helping older Australians (65+) live independently at home and make a real difference every day.
About You:
- Live across the Maclean area including Ashby, Chatsworth, Harwood, Iluka, Mororo, Palmers Island, Woombah, Yamba and surrounding communities
- Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (no international licenses or shared vehicles)
- Have 3+ months industry experience in a paid Aged Care setting
- Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (some weekend rosters available for experienced carers)
- Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!
What We Offer:
- $34.80 - $36.59 per hour + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time
- Permanent Part-time contracts: 40-50 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
- 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.
Home Care Support Worker in Maclean employer: Australian Unity Limited
At Australian Unity, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the Care Team Leader role in Tweed Heads. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our flexible work options, additional leave benefits, and a culture that champions personal and professional growth. With access to comprehensive training resources and a supportive team environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career in aged care.
