Home Care Support Worker

October 17, 2024

Australian Unity

Narrandera

PART TIME & OTHER

Deliver in-home support services to our aged care customers (65 years old +) to help them live independently & remain within their own homes.

Positions available for New entrants and Experienced applicants
Permanent Part-Time contracts available offering on average 20-40hours per fortnight + Flex up shifts
Permanent hourly rate of $29.06p/h - $32.56p/h + 11.5% super
Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time between client visits

Service area:

Leeton and surrounding suburbs OR
Narrandera and surrounding suburbs

Please note this is not a Disability or Residential Facility/Nursing Home position
Key Requirements:

Current Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a reliable insured vehicle
Fully vaccinated (2) for Covid-19
Flexibility to work Monday to Friday within the hours of 7am - 6pm
Ability to commit to our PAID 2 week Brilliant@Basics training and induction program when you first commence

Your key duties as a New entrant:

Domestic assistance: light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and general chores around the house
Social support: emotional support and companionship within the home and unassisted shopping
Administration: reporting and progress notes

Your key duties as an Experienced Carer:

Personal Care: assist customers with activities of daily living tasks based on care plan
Domestic assistance: light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and general chores around the house
Social support: transportation to appointments & social outings, shopping and providing emotional support and companionship
Administration: reporting and progress notes

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

Disability support worker
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Community Services worker
Have been a caregiver for family/friend

Benefits:

Roster flexibility
Fully supported and paid induction program
Additional leave days and leave options
Discount to Australian unity products & Services + Fitness Passport
14 weeks paid parental leave
Continuous Learning & Development, career opportunities and Employee recognition programs
Traineeship program with all fees paid to allow you to work and study towards a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) and earn while you learn (T&C's apply)

+ many more employee benefits
Choose a career 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.
No visa sponsorship available
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. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, please click https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $29.06 – $32.56 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
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