Personal Care Worker

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

• Service area: Albury, Wodonga, Thurgoona, Lavington and surrounding areas
• Permanent Part-Time contracts available offering on average 20-40hours per fortnight + Flex Up shifts
• Permanent hourly rate ranging from $32.56 p/h + super
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time between clients 

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

Key Requirements:

• 12 months+ experience and/or completed a Cert III in Individual Support / Disability / completed 1st year of a Nursing degree
• Flexibility to work Monday to Friday within the hours of 7am - 6pm
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and ownership of a reliable comprehensive insured vehicle
• Fully vaccinated (2) for Covid-19
• Ability to commit to our PAID 2 week Brilliant@Basics training and induction program when you first commence

Your key duties as an Experienced Carer:

• Personal Care: assist customers with activities of daily living tasks such as showering, dressing, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals
• 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
• Community Services care worker
• Assistant in Nursing (AIN) / Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
• Nurse

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 for eligible employees to upskill and obtain a formal qualification

+ 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 Australia's largest Home Care provider that employ local carers who deeply understand their community and what's important. 

No visa sponsorship available

Please note: Some positions may have a start date in the new year, depending on the timing of the offer and onboarding process due to the upcoming Christmas & holiday period.

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