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:

Looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference in the community? We're hiring Support Workers to help elderly customers live independently in their own homes.

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 Kempsey to South West Rocks including surrounding suburbs South Kempsey, Dondingalong, Aldavilla, West Kempsey, Frederickton, Bellimbopinni, Gladstone, Kinchela, Clybucca, Rainbow Reach, Jerseyville, Hat Head, Smithtown or Belmore River
• 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 Entry Level & Experienced candidates
• Contract Type: Permanent Part-Time
• Contract Hours: 20-40 hours per fortnight + flex up hours. Please note: if you are new to the industry you may only receive between 20-30 hours per fortnight.
• Hourly Rate: $29.81 - $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 flexibility to work between 9am to 5pm preferred availability.
• Commitment: To our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start! (Get ready to learn, grow & be supported!) Travel is required for training.
• Healthcare experience is a plus but not required!

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 [email protected] 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