Home Care Worker | Fairfield

What’s on Offer:

 

We value our employees and the wonderful work they do.  Our employees enjoy an enviable range of benefits, including the following:

• Permanent Part-time or Casual contracts are available depending on your location and availability to work.
• Earn from $28.01 to $31.38 per hour (Permanent Part-time pay rates) based on your contracted hours and previous industry experience (New Entrant to Experienced)
• Travel Allowance of $0.92 per KM PLUS paid travel time
• Become Cert III qualified in Individual Support (Aged Care) through our Traineeships program – all fees paid
• Flex-Up – work additional overtime hours and boost your income - the more availability you have, the more work we can give you
• Enjoy additional yearly Well-Being leave day
• 14 week paid parental leave, with equal benefit for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program
• Smartphone – ready when you join us with your fortnightly rosters, customer care plans and other information
• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $500.00 per successful referral (Terms & Conditions apply)
• Employee Assistance Program – support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most
• A fully supported 2-week Induction program on joining us
• Attractive employee discounts on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health and General Insurance
• Maxxia Rewards - a great range of discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants and more

 

Your New Role

Our Home Health program delivers in-home support services to our customers to help them live independently, supported and empowered, within their own homes and communities.

What does your new role look like?

• Providing support to clients with domestic assistance duties such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation
• Experienced care workers assist customers with personal care support including, showering, toileting, feeding assistance and help with transportation to appointments, shopping and social outings
• Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with clients and their families
• Adhering to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our customers safe
• Reporting any issues or changes in the customer’s health and well-being through the appropriate channels and protocols

 

About You

You could be an experienced Support Worker or new to the industry coming from customer service or retail or hospitality. You will be able to demonstrate empathy and the ability to provide excellent care for your customers.

Does this sound like you?

• Good verbal and written English skills
• Flexibility and availability to work rosters between Monday to Friday (daytime hours only)
• A current Australian Driver’s License and ownership of a reliable, insured vehicle 
• All Australian Unity employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19

If you’re seeking a role with real purpose and where you can create meaningful customer relationships and assist your local community, please apply today.

 

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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