Care Companion
- Provide residents with daily care and companionship in a household-style aged care setting.
- Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues while supporting residents’ wellbeing.
- Follow health and safety guidelines; a Certificate III in Individual Support or Disability, or completion of first year of nursing, is required.
Join Us as an AIN / Care Companion – Where Every Day is a Chance to Make a Difference.At Australian Unity, we believe in the power of kindness, connection, and care. As a Care Companion, you’ll be doing more than just a job—you’ll be enriching lives, including your own.
Location: Sienna Grange at Port Macquarie
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Casual employment opportunities available
Pay: $37.32 p/hr + super + casual loading
Permanent Shifts Available across 7 days - mornings and afternoons
Casual shifts also available afternoon and day shifts Monday to Friday only
Full Time Role Tuesday to Saturday night shift 9.45pm to 7.15am
Full Time Role Sunday to Thursday night shift 9.45PM to 7.15AM
A Unique Model of Care: Better Together®
You’ll enjoy working within our Better Together® social model of ageing well, which is all about creating a real sense of home and community.
- Smaller, household-style living environments
- A strong focus on building genuine relationships
- Higher staff-to-resident ratios for more personalised care
- Consistent rostering so you can truly get to know the people you support
- Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being and Community leave days as well as up to 14 weeks paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents and access to a number of employee discounts.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting residents with daily care and companionship
- Building strong relationships with residents, families, and your team
- Keeping everyone safe by following health and safety guidelines
What We’re Looking For
- A Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability or completed first year of Nursing course
- Current NDISWC or willingness to apply for one
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (1 dose minimum) and 2016 Influenza
- Full working rights, sorry no visa sponsorship available
If you’re looking for a role with purpose, where you can bring your whole self to work and be part of something bigger—apply today.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Whether you're Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, from a culturally diverse background, returning to work, or changing careers—we want to hear from you.
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