+60d ago

Personal Care Worker role

Australian Unity (North) Nelson Bay NSW 2315

Permanent Part time
Similar jobs pay ~$62k

Key points we found

  • Deliver in-home support services to aged care customers
  • Provide personal care including hygiene and meal assistance
  • Transport clients to appointments and social outings

  • Deliver in-home support services to our aged care customers to help them live independently & remain within their own homes:

    • Support Worker Positions available for the provision of Personal Support Services 
    • Permanent Part-Time contracts available with hourly rate of $31.38p/h + 11% super
    • Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time between clients

    Key Requirements:

    • Current Australian Driver’s License and ownership of a reliable insured vehicle
    • Fully vaccinated minimum 2 doses for Covid-19 
    • Flexibility to work rosters between 7am to 7pm between Monday to Sunday
    • Must have a minimum 12 months experience in delivering Personal Care and/or a Certificate III in Individual Support

    Your New Role:

    • Personal Care: Personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, help at mealtime & medication prompting
    • Help at Home: such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation & assisted dressing
    • Transport: transportation to appointments, shopping and social outings
    • Client Awareness: such as social interaction, client observations & ongoing training & support

    We welcome applicants that have experience and/or a qualification as a 

    • Disability Support Worker
    • Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
    • Community Services worker 
    • Bachelor of Nursing Students

    Benefits: 

    • Stable roster & opportunity to work extra hours based on business needs
    • Fully supported and paid induction program
    • Additional paid leave days
    • Career Development
    • Employee Discounts on Australian Unity Products 
    • Maxxia Rewards Discounts

    To be successful in this role: 

    • Must have a Current Australian Provisional or Full Drivers licence
    • Must have a reliable vehicle – Comprehensive Insurance desirable not mandatory
    • Must either have a certificate III in Individual Support or 12 months experience working in a similar role or in an Aged Care setting
    • Must have received at least 2 doses of the COVID19 Vaccination

    Choose a career in Aged Care that is rewarding, in demand and where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives. Work with an Award-winning home care provider that employ local carers who deeply understand their community and what's important.

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Skills
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
Client care and support
COVID-19 Vaccination
DRIVING
Experience in personal care
flexibility in working hours
Vehicle Ownership

Perks & benefits
Additional paid leave days
Career development
Employee discounts on Australian Unity products
Fully supported and paid induction program
Maxxia Rewards Discounts
STABLE ROSTER

More details
Expiring date
20 Apr 2026
Date posted
29 Nov 2024
Category
Healthcare & Medical
Occupation
Aged & Disability Care
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Part time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate
Company size
201 to 1000

Australian Unity (North)

201 to 1000
Company size
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