Home Care Support Worker

Deliver in-home support services to our aged care customers (65 years old +) to help them live independently & remain within their own homes.

• Service area: Ballarat and surrounding suburbs
• Permanent hourly rate ranging from $29.06 p/h to $32.56 p/h + super
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time between clients 
• 30 hour per fortnight contract for Personal Carer - New Entrant
• 40 hour per fortnight contract for Personal Carer - Experienced

Please note this is not a Disability or Residential Facility/Nursing Home position

Key Requirements:

• Current Australian Driver’s License (Intenational licence not accepted) and ownership of a reliable comprehensive insured vehicle
• Fully vaccinated (2) for Covid-19
• 12 months+ experience and/or completed a Cert III in Individual Support / Disability / completed 1st year of a Nursing degree (Required for Experienced Personal Care Worker only)
• Availability to work Monday to Friday within the hours of 8am - 6pm
• Live within 15-20km radius to enjoy a convenient commute and support your local community

Your key duties as a New entrant:

• Domestic assistance: light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and general chores around the house
• Social support: emotional support and companionship within the home and unassisted shopping
• Administration: reporting and progress notes

Your key duties as an Experienced Carer:

• Personal Care: assist customers with activities of daily living tasks based on care plan
• Domestic assistance: light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and general chores around the house
• Social support: transportation to appointments & social outings, shopping and providing emotional support and companionship
• Administration: reporting and progress notes

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)
• Nurse

Benefits:

• Fully supported and paid induction program
• Additional leave days and leave options
• Discount to Australian unity products & Services + Fitness Passport
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Continuous Learning & Development, career opportunities and Employee recognition programs

• Traineeship program with all fees paid for eligible employees to upskill and obtain a formal qualification

+ 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. 

No visa sponsorship available

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