Aboriginal Home - Support Worker - Experienced | Gosford & Surrounds

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.

• Aboriginal Support Worker positions available for Entry Level & Experienced applicants
• Permanent Part-Time contracts available with hourly rate of $29.06p/h - $32.56p/h + 11.5% super
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time between clients
• Gosford NSW location and surrounding suburbs including Springfield, Erina, Wamberal, North & East Gosford.

Key Mandatories:

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

Your New Role:

• Help at Home: Domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, bed making, and meal preparation

• Social & Wellbeing***: Social support such as accompanying our Elders to their doctor appointment/s, shopping & social outings
• Personal Care***: Perform Personal Care duties including showering, feeding and toileting; assist in oral medication prompting
• Safety Practices & Client Awareness: Manual handling, driver awareness, social interactions & ongoing training & support

*** Experienced Applicant Tasks Only

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 & Deep Listening leave days
• Fitness Passport – access to discounted health and fitness programs
• All Equipment provided - Smartphone, Uniform & PPE

• Novated Leasing – enjoy a new car whilst salary packaging with Maxxia
• Career Development - Become Cert III qualified in Individual Support(Aged Care) through our Traineeships program – all fees paid (for eligible employees)

Discover a rewarding career caring for our Mob and delivering an essential service for our Elders in our communities.

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