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.

• Permanent Part-Time contracts available offering on average 20-40hours per fortnight 
• Permanent hourly rate of $31.38 p/h + super
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time between clients 

Ringwood, Kilsyth, Mount Evelyn, Lilydale, Bayswater, Ferntree Gully, Rowville and surrounding suburbs

Key Requirements:

• Current Australian Driver’s License and ownership of a reliable insured vehicle
• Fully vaccinated (2) for Covid-19
• Flexibility to work a minimum of 3 rostered days between Monday to Friday
• Availability to work Day shift commencing at 7am/8am
• 12 months+ experience and/or completed a Cert III in Individual Support / Disability / completed 1st year of a Nursing degree
• Live within 15-20km radius to enjoy a convenient commute and support your local community

Your New Role:

• Personal Care duties: assist customers with activities of daily living tasks such as showering, dressing, medication management, assisting with mobility and therapy goals
• Domestic assistance duties: light cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Social support duties: transportation to appointments, shopping and social outings

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)

Benefits:

• Roster flexibility
• Fully supported and paid induction program
• Additional leave days and leave options
• Continuous Learning & Development, career opportunities and Employee recognition programs

+ 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. 

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