Home Care Support Worker
AUD 31.13 - AUD 34.93 per hour
Key Skills
Job Description
Are you passionate about helping others? Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we invite you to explore opportunities within our team & help support elderly customers (65+) to live independently at home.
Do you meet these minimum requirements?
- Live near to service the following areas: Noosa Heads, Marcus Beach, Doonan, Verrierdale, Eumundi, Cooroy and Tewantin area
- Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (sorry, we cannot accept International license's or shared/rental vehicles)
- Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day, 3 days a week between 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday - but we are flexible for the right person!
- Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start! (Get ready to learn, grow & be supported!) Travel is required for training.
- Know this is NOT a vacancy for Disability or to work in a facility/nursing home
If you're saying 'YES' to these, we'd love to have you join us!
What this role offers:
- Open to Entry Level & Experienced candidates
- Permanent Part-Time contracts
- Permanent Contract hours: 20-40 hours per fortnight + flex up hours.
- Hourly Rate: $31.13 - $34.93 per hour + 12% super + $1.38 per km allowance + paid travel time
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Entry-Level Carers: Provide domestic assistance, such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Experienced Carers: Provide personal care services including showering, toileting, assistance with medications, as well as domestic duties & social supports such as assisting with transportation for clients.
- Most importantly: be a friendly face & brighten someone's day!
As a valued team member, you’ll provide compassionate care and support to clients in their homes. Domestic assistance will form a significant part of your role – this applies to both our entry-level and experienced carers. From helping with household tasks to offering personal support, you’ll make a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Why you'll love working with us:
- Stability: Enjoy the security of a permanent part-time position with paid leave benefits
- Support: Fully paid induction and ongoing training to help you grow
- Perks: Additional leave options, employee discounts and 14 weeks of paid parental leave
- Career Development: Learn, upskill & train with ongoing support to help you grow and progress in your career
How to Apply:
- Click Apply Now to start making a real difference in people's lives!
- Complete your career profile and upload your resume.
- After you've submitted your application & meet the initial criteria, the next step in our recruitment process is a short questionnaire (HireVue) - Just a quick way for us to get to know you a bit better
Note: 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
Core Responsibilities
The role involves providing domestic assistance and personal care services to elderly clients in their homes. Carers will help with household tasks and offer personal support to enhance clients' quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must live near specified service areas and hold a current Australian driver's license with their own vehicle. Availability for a minimum of 6 hours a day, 3 days a week, and commitment to a 2-week training program is also required.
Benefits
- Paid Leave Benefits
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Parental Leave