Join a supportive team helping older Australians (65+) live independently at home and make a real difference every day.

About You:

• Live across the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie area including Newcastle CBD, Adamstown, New Lambton, Kotara, Mayfield, Waratah, Jesmond, Wallsend, Cardiff, Glendale, Charlestown, Warners Bay, Belmont, Swansea and surrounding communities
• Hold a current Australian Drivers’ Licence with your own car (no international license’s or shared vehicles)
• Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday(weekend availability is desirable but not essential for experienced care workers)
• Commitmentto our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start!
• Open to Entry Level & Experiencedcandidates

What We Offer:

• $32.61 – $36.59 per hour + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time
• Permanent Part-time contracts: 20-50 hours per fortnight + flex up shifts
• Permanent Part-Time opportunities for experienced candidates; Casual entry-level roles available with the potential to transition to Permanent Part-Time employment

Your Role

As a valued member of the team, you’ll deliver high-quality, person-centred care and domestic support to older Australians in their homes including:

• Domestic support: cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Personal care: showering, grooming, toileting & mobility support (where applicable)
• Medication assistance (where applicable and trained)
• Social support, transport and companionship (where trained)
• Promoting independence, dignity & wellbeing

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Stability: Permanent part time-role with paid leave entitlements
• Support: Paid induction and ongoing training
• Progression: Opportunities to upskill and grow your career
• Perks: Employee discounts, additional leave options and 14 weeks paid parent leave

Apply today to make a meaningful impact in your community or contact Caroline at cagray@australianunity.com.au to learn more.

Staying Safe During Your Job Search

Please remember that Australian Unity will never ask candidates to pay a fee, purchase services, or engage a CV consultant as part of the recruitment process. All communications from our Talent Acquisition team will be sent from an @australianunity.com.au email address. If you ever receive a message that seems unusual or requests payment, please contact us directly to verify its authenticity.

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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