Job Location
Uniting Adamstown, New South Wales, Australia
Base Pay Range
$33.00/hr - $34.59/hr
Position Overview
Uniting Garden Suburb is seeking experienced Care Workers to join our warm and welcoming aged care community. We're offering permanent part‑time opportunities across AM, PM and Night Duty shifts, with the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our residents every day.
About Uniting Garden Suburb
Nestled on the edge of a serene bushland reserve in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW, Uniting Garden Suburb is a peaceful and welcoming aged care home. It has three separate households, each with between 25 and 30 residents and includes a secure household for people living with dementia or mental health illness. Your Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.
Shift Details
* Night duty – full time permanent work on offer.
* Garden Suburb location.
* $34.59 per hour + super, penalties & NFP tax benefits.
What you'll be doing in this role
* You'll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life.
* Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility.
* Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings.
* Supporting residents in community‑based recreational and social activities.
What We Offer You
* A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
* Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
* Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
* Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
* A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
* A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career.
* Purchase of additional leave.
Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting.
Who we're looking for
* You'll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
* You'll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you're studying or have recently become qualified.
* You'll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
About Uniting
Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
Empowered by diversity
At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.
How to apply
If this opportunity interests you, we'd love to hear from you. Just click on the 'Apply' button in this ad, fill out your details and submit. We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.
What to expect
Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check and Reference Checks.
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Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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