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Overview
Are you passionate about helping others? Whether you're experienced or just starting out, explore opportunities within our team to help support elderly customers (65+) to live independently at home.
What you'll be doing
* Entry-Level Carers: Provide domestic assistance, such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation.
* Experienced Carers: Provide personal care services including showering, toileting, assistance with medications, as well as domestic duties and social supports such as assisting with transportation for clients.
* Be a friendly face and brighten someone's day.
As a valued team member, you'll provide compassionate care and support to clients in their homes. Domestic assistance will form a significant part of your role for both entry-level and experienced carers.
Responsibilities and minimum requirements
* Live in or near Armidale NSW including surrounding suburbs (Guyra, Uralla, Walcha, Tamworth)
* Hold a current Australian Drivers' Licence with your own car (international licences or shared/rental vehicles not accepted)
* Available to work a minimum of 6 hours a day between 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday (some weekend rosters available for experienced carers)
* Commitment to the paid 2-week Brilliant @ Basics Training at the Coffs Harbour Office on start; travel is required for training
* Not a vacancy for Disability or to work in a facility/nursing home
If you're saying YES to these, we'd love to have you join us
What this role offers
* Open to Entry Level and Experienced candidates
* Permanent Part-Time or Casual Contracts
* Permanent Contract hours:
o Entry Level – 20-30 hours per fortnight + flex up hours
o Experienced Carers – 20-50 hours per fortnight + flex up hours
* Hourly Rate: $30.86 - $34.16 per hour + 12% super + $0.92/km allowance + paid travel time
What you'll be doing (expanded)
* Entry-Level Carers: Domestic tasks such as cleaning, vacuuming, laundry, and meal preparation.
* Experienced Carers: Personal care services including showering, toileting, medication assistance, domestic duties, and social support (e.g., transportation for clients).
We offer a stable environment with paid leave benefits, induction and ongoing training, and opportunities for career development.
Why you'll love working with us
* Stability: Permanent part-time position with paid leave benefits
* Support: Fully paid induction and ongoing training
* Perks: Additional leave options, employee discounts, and 14 weeks of paid parental leave
* Career Development: Ongoing support to grow and progress in your career
How to Apply
* Click Apply Now to start making a real difference in people's lives
* Complete your career profile and upload your resume
* After you've submitted your application and meet the initial criteria, a short HireVue questionnaire may follow
If you'd like more information, contact Krystle at for guidance through the recruitment process.
Note: Australian Unity is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature aged individuals. To view our Reconciliation Action Plan, visit the Australian Unity site.
Note: No visa sponsorship available.
We offer additional benefits such as a stable roster, paid induction, extra leave options, career development, and employee discounts.
Job function: Health Care Provider | Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services; Hospitals and Health Care
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