Personal Carer - Home Care | Aged Care

Date: 8 May 2025

Location: Dapto, Kiama, NSW, AU, 2530, 2533

Company: Australian Unity

Are you passionate about helping others? Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team and help support elderly customers (65+) to live independently at home.

 

Do you meet these minimum requirements?

Live near: Dapto, Kiama and surrounding suburbs 

Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence - sorry but we can't accept International licences

Own registered and insured car - shared/rental vehicles not applicable

Fully vaccinated (2 doses) for Covid-19

Australian working rights - No visa sponsorship available

Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day 4 days a week between 7am – 6pm, Monday to Friday (some weekend rosters available)

Commitment to our awesome paid 2-week Brilliant@Basics training when you start! (We won’t throw you in the deep end, we’ll support you!)

Know this is NOT a vacancy for Disability or to work in facility/nursing home

 

If you're saying 'YES' to these, we'd love to have you join us!

 

What this role offers:

Available Roles: Personal Carers with 3 to 12+ months experience, qualification not required

Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time 

Contract hours: 30 hours per fortnight + flex up shifts

Hourly Rate: $32.85 - $33 per hour + 11.5% super + 92c km allowance + paid travel time

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Personal Care: Helping our clients with showering, dressing, medication reminders, and mobility support
  • Domestic Support: Providing assistance with household tasks like cleaning, laundry, cooking, and shopping - this plays a big part of your role
  • Companionship: Being a friendly face and offering emotional support to clients – you’ll become someone they look forward to seeing!
  • Transporting & Social Support: Taking clients to appointments, outings, and social activities, allowing them to live their best life

 Domestic assistance will form a significant part of your role. 

 

 

Why You'll Be Smiling Every Day:

Supportive Team: You’re not alone! From your paid induction training to ongoing support, you’ll feel confident and empowered in your role.

Job Stability: Join Australia’s largest home care provider – we’ve been trusted for 180 years so you're in good hands!

Perks: Think employee discounts, 14 weeks of paid parental leave, and extra leave options!

Work Hard, Play Hard: We’re a team that’s passionate about what we do, but we know how to have fun along the way!

Career Growth: Continuous learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in your career

 

Ready to join our team of superstars? Apply now and start making a difference today!

 

Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and mature-aged individuals.