Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity · North Lakes QLD 4509 · Part time
Posted 25d ago

Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity
~$72k - $72k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Support older Australians to live independently at home.
  • Provide personal care including grooming, dressing, and toileting.
  • Assist with mobility, medication support, and meal preparation.

Use your care experience to make a real difference. Join a supportive team helping older Australians remain independent, connected, and living safely in the comfort of their own homes.

At Australian Unity, we believe the best care happens at home. We're looking for compassionate and experienced Personal Care Workers who are passionate about supporting older people to live life their way while building meaningful relationships in their local community.

Why You'll Love This Role

  • Permanent Part-Time contract available for experienced care worker 
  • Competitive rates of $36.42 - $36.59 per hour + super 
  • Paid travel time between customers
  • $1.33/km travel allowance
  • Company phone and uniform provided
  • Flexible rosters that support work-life balance
  • Comprehensive paid training through our Brilliant @ Basics onboarding program
  • Ongoing coaching, support and career development opportunities
  • Be part of a trusted organisation with over 180 years of caring for Australians
  • Work close to home while making a meaningful impact every day

About the Role

As a Personal Care Worker, you'll support older Australians to continue living independently at home while maintaining their dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.

You'll build genuine connections with your customers and become an important part of their support network.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Personal care including showering, grooming, dressing and toileting
  • Mobility and transfer assistance
  • Medication support (where applicable)
  • Meal preparation and light household tasks
  • Domestic assistance including cleaning and laundry
  • Social support, companionship and community engagement
  • Supporting customers to maintain independence and achieve their goals

About You

We're looking for caring, reliable and customer-focused individuals who enjoy supporting others.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • A passion for supporting older Australians, with strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • 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
  • A current Australian Driver's Licence
  • Your own comprehensively insured car (shared vehicles and international licences are not accepted)
  • Availability to support customers across Caboolture, Bribie Island and surrounding areas
  • Commitment to completing our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics training program

Ready for Your Next Career Move? Apply today and help older Australians live independently at home for longer.

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged individuals. To learn more about our commitment to reconciliation, visit our Reconciliation Action Plan.

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Skills

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Community engagementCompanionshipCultural sensitivityDomestic assistanceEmpathyHousehold tasksMeal preparationMedication supportMobility assistancePersonal careRelationship buildingReliabilitySocial supportTime managementTransfer assistance

Perks & benefits

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$1.33/km travel allowanceCompany phone and uniform providedComprehensive paid trainingFlexible rostersPaid travel time between customers

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