Company description:

‌Established in 1840, Australian Unity is Australia's first wellbeing company, delivering positive impact through health, wealth and care services for our members and the community.

Job description:

Are you an experienced support worker passionate about helping elderly people live independently in their own homes? We are looking for skilled and compassionate individuals to join our team and provide high-quality care to our elderly customers (65+ years).

Do you meet these minimum requirements?

• Passionate about aged care - helping our elderly customers live independently in the comfort of their own homes
• Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (sorry, we cannot accept International licences or shared/rental vehicles)
• Fully Vaccinated (2 doses) for COVID-19
• Live in or near Lower Central Coast NSW. This could include the following suburbs Kincumber, Bateau Bay, Niagara Park, Narara, Gosford, Kariong, Umina Beach, Point Clare, Tascott, Woy Woy, Daleys Point, Saratoga, Davistown, Avoca Beach, Terrigal Wamberal, Erina, Wyoming, Springfield, Ettalong Beach, or Blackwall
• Know this is not a vacancy for Disability or to work in a facility/nursing home

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

What this role offers:

• Available Roles: Open to Experienced candidates
• Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Contract Hours: 20-40 hours per fortnight + flex up hours
• Hourly Rate: $31.74 - $33.00 per hour + 11.5% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time

What You'll Be Doing:

• Entry-Level Carers: Provide domestic assistance, such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Experienced Carers: Provide personal care services including showering, toileting, assistance with medications, as well as domestic duties & social supports, assisting with transportation for clients.

What we're looking for:

• Flexibility: Availability Monday to Friday, Mornings & Evenings preferred. Weekends dependant on business needs
• Commitment: To our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start! (Get ready to learn, grow & be supported when you start!)
• Professional Healthcare Experience is a requirement!

Why you'll love working with us:

• Stability: Enjoy the security of a permanent part-time position with paid leave benefits
• Support: Fully paid induction and ongoing training to help you grow
• Perks: Additional leave options, employee discounts and 14 weeks of paid parental leave
• Career Development: Continuous learning and access to a traineeship program

How to Apply:

1. Click Apply Now to start making a real difference in people's lives!
2. Complete your career profile and upload your resume.
3. After completing your application, you will receive a short Pre-Employment Questionnaire to help us get to know you better.

Alternatively reach out to Krystle at KCallaghan@australianunity.com.au for more information, and we'll guide you through the recruitment process.

Note: 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

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We offer:

• Stable roster & opportunity to work extra hours based on business needs
• Traineeship Opportunity Available - Start your career with us & become Cert III qualified in Individual Support* (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
• Fully supported and paid induction program
• Additional paid leave days
• Career Development
• Employee Discounts on Australian Unity Products
• Maxxia Rewards Discounts