Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity · Cleveland QLD 4163 · Part time
Posted 7d ago

Home Care Support Worker

Australian Unity
~$72k - $72k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Deliver person-centred personal care and support to older Australians in their homes, including mobility and medication assistance where applicable.
  • Provide domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparation, alongside social support and companionship.
  • Travel between customers in the Redland Bay, Wynnum, Capalaba, Cleveland and surrounding areas; work permanent part-time hours and complete paid induction training.

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

About You

  • Live in and can support our customers in Redland Bay, Wynnum, Capalaba, Cleveland and surrounding areas and surrounding areas 
  • Hold an Australian Driver’s Licence and own comprehensively insured car (no international licence/shared vehicles)
  • Minimum 12 months of experience delivering personal care in aged care, disability, or hospital environments and/or completed a qualification in Aged Care, Disability or Home and Community Care
  • Available to work a minimum of 6 hours per day within the hours of 8am – 6pm, ideally across 3–4 weekdays (some weekend rosters available)
  • Commitment to our paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training when you start
  • Passionate about working in in-home care, with a focus on aged care

What We Offer

  • $36.42 - $36.59 p/h + super
  • Paid travel time + $1.33/km allowance + company phone
  • Permanent part-time contracts: 30 – 50 hours per fortnight
  • Stable hours with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts

Your Role

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

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

Domestic assistance will remain an important component of your role alongside your personal care responsibilities.

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 parental leave

Apply now to start making a meaningful impact in your community.

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Skills

0 of 12 matched
Aged careCompanionshipDomestic cleaningEmpathyHome careLaundryMeal preparationMedication assistanceMobility assistancePerson-centred carePersonal careSocial support

Licenses & certifications

0 of 2 matched
Australian drivers licenceQualification in aged care, disability or home and community care

Perks & benefits

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14 weeks paid parental leaveAdditional leave optionsCareer progression and upskilling opportunitiesCompany phoneEmployee discountsKilometre travel allowancePaid induction and ongoing trainingPaid leave entitlementsPaid travel timeStable hours with opportunities for additional shifts

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