Aboriginal Home - Support Worker - Experienced | Newcastle

Join our largest Aboriginal Home Health team in NSW! Provide culturally appropriate in-home support to our aged Elders and make a difference for our mob in your community.

• hourly rate of $29.06p/h to $32.56p/h + 11.5% super
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time between clients
• Location : Newcastle and surrounding suburbs

 Key Mandatories:

• A compassionate, empathetic & respectful individual
• Current Australian Drivers Licence & ownership of a reliable insured vehicle
• Vaccinated for COVID-19 (2 Doses)
• Live within 15-20km radius to enjoy a convenient commute.

What you will be doing:

• Help at Home - Domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, bed making, and meal preparation
• Social & Wellbeing*** - Social support such as accompanying our clients to their doctor appointment/s, shopping & social outings.
• Personal Care*** - Perform Personal Care duties including showering, feeding and toileting; assist in oral medication 
• Safety Practices & Client Awareness – Manual Handling, Driver Awareness, Social Interactions & ongoing training & support

*** Experienced Applicant Tasks Only

Candidates who had previous experience as:

• Disability Support Worker
• Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
• Caregiver
• Aged Care Support Worker
• Community Services Worker

Benefits:

• Stable Roster & opportunity to work extra hours based on our Elders needs
• Fully supported & Paid induction program with culturally specific training
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being, Community and Deep Listening leave days
• Fitness Passport – access to discounted health and fitness programs
• Novated Leasing – enjoy a new car whilst salary packaging with Maxxia
• All Equipment provided – Smartphone, Uniform, PPE
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents
• Paid Traineeship for Eligible employees - Certificate 3 in Individual Support

For more information on this role please contact Mary at MGalingan@australianunity.com.au

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