At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older Australians with personal care and companionship to help them live independently.
- Company: Join Australian Unity, a leader in home health care with a caring culture.
- Benefits: Earn competitive pay, enjoy paid travel time, and access career development opportunities.
- Other info: Stable part-time role with flexible hours and comprehensive training provided.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building meaningful relationships.
- Qualifications: 12 months experience in aged care or relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 34 - 36 $ per hour.
At Australian Unity Home Health, we're looking for experienced Personal Care Workers who are passionate about providing quality in-home aged care and building meaningful relationships with customers.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly rates of $34.80 - $36.59 + super
- Paid travel time between customers
- Company phone provided
- Stable, ongoing hours with opportunities for additional shifts
- Paid induction and comprehensive training
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Additional leave benefits and employee discounts
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
About the Role
As a Personal Care Worker, you'll support older Australians to remain independent at home through a combination of personal care and domestic assistance. Key responsibilities include:
- Personal care and mobility support
- Domestic duties including cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Social support and companionship
- Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing
Please note: Domestic assistance is an important part of this role and may form a regular component of customer visits.
About You
We're seeking experienced carers who genuinely enjoy working one-on-one with older people in the community. To be successful, you will have:
- A minimum of 12 months' experience providing personal care in aged care, disability or hospital settings and/or a qualification in Aged Care, Disability or Home & Community Care
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A passion for supporting older Australians to live independently at home
- A current Australian Driver's Licence (International licence not accepted)
- An insured car (shared/rental cars not permitted)
Availability Requirements
- Live in and can support our customers in Queanbeyan and surrounding areas
- Available to work across the service hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm
- Available to work at least 6 hours per day across a minimum of 3 weekdays
- Commit to our paid 2-week Brilliant@Basics Training Program when you commence
Make a Difference Every Day
If you're looking for a stable permanent part-time role, enjoy building meaningful customer relationships, and are passionate about helping older Australians remain independent at home, we'd love to hear from you.
Staying Safe
Please remember that Australian Unity will never ask candidates to pay a fee, purchase services, or engage a CV consultant as part of the recruitment process. All communications from our Talent Acquisition team will be sent from an @australianunity.com.au email address. If you ever receive a message that seems unusual or requests payment, please contact us directly to verify its authenticity.
Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged individuals.
Home Care Support Worker in Queanbeyan 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.
