Aboriginal Home - Support Worker | Maclean - Yamba

About Us

We’re proud to be one of the largest employers of Aboriginal people in NSW. In Aboriginal Home Health we’ve been caring for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders and community in NSW for more than 30 years.

Our aim is to empower our elders to live in the comfort of their homes for as long as possible whist receiving ongoing culturally appropriate care and connecting with other members of the community.

 The Benefits

We value our employees and the wonderful work they do.  Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• Competitive hourly rates of $ 29.06 to $32.56 + super
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time
• Ability to Upskill and opportunity for Career progression
• Part time or Casual contracts available
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being, Community and Deep Listening leave days
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program
• All Equipment provided – Smartphone, Uniform, PPE
• Novated Leasing – enjoy a new car whilst salary packaging with Maxxia
• Fitness Passport – access to discounted health and fitness programs
• Paid Traineeship for Eligible employees - Certificate 3 in Individual Support

The Opportunity

Join our Aboriginal Home Health family in a rewarding Career Caring for our Mob and delivering an essential service for our Elders in our communities. Working for Australian Unity Aboriginal Home Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing training and be part of a family committed to making a positive impact to the community. This role will be servicing the communities around Yamba and Maclean

Who we are looking for:

• A compassionate, empathetic, respectful Carer
• Has a reliable car and Australian Driver Licence 
• Vaccinated for COVID-19 (2 Doses)
• 12 + months personal care experience required
• Cert III in Individual Support will be highly regarded *can be obtained through our traineeships program - all fess paid (for eligible employees)

What you will be doing:

• Perform Personal Care duties including showering, feeding and toileting; assist in oral medication
• Social support such as accompanying our clients to their doctor appointment/s, shopping & social outings
• Domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, bed making, and meal preparation

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