A respected aged care provider in Australia is hiring aged care workers for residential homes and home care services in Perth and Hobart. The role covers daily personal care, simple meal prep, and steady company for senior residents. The position is full-time with rolling shift roster including some nights. Starting pay sits between AUD 30 and AUD 38 per hour plus penalty rates, which matches the current market rate for personal care workers in Australia.
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The team welcomes both new joiners and people with past care work. Each new worker gets paid orientation on safe lifting, falls prevention, and dementia care. Strong workers can move into senior carer or lifestyle coordinator roles within two years.
Company Overview
The hiring company runs aged care homes and a small home care service. The business is known for warm care, clean rooms, and steady family contact. Each home has a registered nurse and a clinical lead on every shift. The work culture stresses gentle care, careful safety, and clear team work.
Responsibilities
- Help residents with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Move residents safely with hoists or by hand under the care plan.
- Serve meals and help with eating when needed.
- Walk with residents for daily exercise around the home.
- Watch for falls and changes in health and tell the nurse.
- Keep bedrooms and bathrooms clean and tidy.
- Lead small group activities like art, music, and games.
- Follow safe lifting and infection control rules.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Cert III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or willing to gain it.
- Police check and NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
- Manual handling and CPR training are a plus.
- Comfort working in a team and following the care plan.
- Right to work in Australia or skilled visa.
- Calm, patient manner with seniors.
- Willingness to work nights and weekends.
Benefits and Perks
- Strong hourly rate plus penalty rates for nights and weekends.
- Superannuation paid every quarter on top of base pay.
- Free uniform and laundry of work clothes.
- Paid manual handling and CPR refresher training.
- Paid leave and public holiday pay under Australian law.
- Employee assistance program for wellbeing.
- Sponsored skilled visa support for the right person.
- Clear path to senior carer and lifestyle coordinator roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV through the official job listing. State your cert level, screening status, and earliest start date. The care lead replies to short-listed workers within seven days to set up a brief site tour and chat.
