Home Care Support Worker
- Provide personalised support to older Australians in their homes.
- Assist with domestic tasks, meal preparation, and personal care.
- Commit to ongoing training and flexible work hours.
Make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.
Whether you're looking to start your career in care, currently studying, recently qualified, or already have experience as a Care Worker, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our supportive team delivering in-home care services to older Australians (65+) across Townsville and surrounding areas.
About You
- Able to work across Townsville and the wider Townsville region
- Hold a current Australian Driver's Licence and have access to a comprehensively insured car (no international licences or shared vehicles)
- Have a genuine passion for helping older people remain independent in their own homes
- Able to commit to a minimum of 6 hours per day across 3 to 4 weekdays and available to work until 6:00pm when required
- Commit to completing our fully paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training Program (Tuesday to Friday during your first two weeks)
We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:
- Studying or recently completed a Cert in Ageing, Disability or Home and Community Care
- Current Aged care, disability support or healthcare worker
- Hospital support services or patient care roles
- Caring for a family member or loved one
- Cleaning or domestic services
No formal qualifications are required. If you're caring, reliable, and willing to learn, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
What You'll Do
You'll provide personalised support that helps customers continue living safely and independently at home, including:
- Domestic assistance, cleaning and laundry
- Meal preparation and household support
- Social support and companionship
- Personal care assistance (following training and based on your skills)
- Medication assistance (where applicable)
- Promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing
What We Offer
- $34.80 - $36.59 per hour + Super + 25% casual loading (for casual contracts)
- Paid travel time between customers
- $1.33/km travel allowance
- Company phone and uniform provided
- Comprehensive paid training and ongoing coaching
- Flexible rosters to support work-life balance
- Casual opportunities and limited permanent part-time positions
- Clear career pathways and development opportunities
- Employee discounts and additional leave options
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
This role is ideal for people looking to build a long-term career in care.
Apply Today - If you're compassionate, dependable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
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. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, visit: https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan.
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