Personal Care Worker Jobs in Australia with Visa 2024

We appreciate our personnel and the excellent work they accomplish. Personal Care Worker Jobs in Australia provide individuals with the opportunity to assist those in need with essential daily tasks while offering a pathway to obtain a visa to work and potentially settle in Australia.

Our employees receive an array of amazing benefits, including the following.

• Hourly prices range from $24.36 to $29.23 plus extra.
• A travel allowance of $0.78 per kilometer is provided, in addition to compensated travel time.
• Through our Traineeships program, you can earn a Cert III or IV in Individual Support (Aged Care) with no expenses.
• Part-time and casual positions are available.
• Work extra overtime hours as they become available to supplement your income.
• Take advantage of additional annual Well-Being and Community leave days.
• Enjoy an additional paid Deep Listening leave day each year.
• 14 weeks of paid parental leave with equal benefits for both parents PLUS our Bump to Baby program.
• When you join us, have your smartphone ready with your fortnightly rosters, customer care plans, and other information to assist you.
• Employee Referral Program – refer your friends and family to us and receive $500.00 for each successful referral (Terms and Conditions apply).
• Employee Assistance Program – help and support for you and your spouse when you need it the most.
• When you join us, you will be supported by our customized, completely compensated Induction program.
• Employee savings on Australian Unity Banking products, Private Health Insurance, and General Insurance.
• Maxxia Rewards offers a wide range of discounts and advantages at a variety of retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, movies, restaurants, and other locations.

Your Role

Our Aboriginal Home Health program provides culturally appropriate in-home support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, allowing them to live independently, supported, and empowered within their own homes and communities.

Your new position as a Personal Care Worker will provide a Permanent Part-Time contract of 30 hours per fortnight in KINGSWOOD and surrounding districts.

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Benefits of Personal Care Worker Jobs in Australia with Visa

• Demand for Personal Care Workers: The aging population and heightened demand for healthcare services in Australia are contributing factors to the increasing demand for personal care professionals. This demand affords personal care workers numerous opportunities and job security.
• Opportunities for Visa Sponsorship: A considerable number of Australian employers are inclined to provide sponsorship for proficient personnel, including those engaged in personal care, via a range of visa schemes, including the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187), Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 189, 190, 491), and Skilled Visa (subclass 189, 190, 491).
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: In Australia, personal care workers are generally remunerated competitively and provided with a range of perks and services, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid leave. Wages may fluctuate by employer, location, and level of experience.
• Professional Development and Career Progression: Employment as a personal care worker in Australia may present prospects for career growth and development. Individuals can advance to positions such as senior care worker, care coordinator, or even pursue higher education in healthcare-related disciplines with additional education or training and experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance is a significant benefit of personal care worker positions, as many of them provide employees with the flexibility to organize their schedules accordingly. Individuals with familial or other personal obligations may find this flexibility especially advantageous.
• Contribution to Community Health: Personal care workers fulfill an indispensable function by providing essential support for the health and overall welfare of community members, encompassing the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and those undergoing recovery from injury or illness. This contribution to the community and sense of purpose can be extraordinarily rewarding.
• Access to Healthcare Education and Training: Australia provides personal care workers with a variety of healthcare education and training opportunities to expand their expertise. Support from employers in the form of additional education or training can facilitate the development of new career trajectories.
• Permanent Residency Pathway: Employment as a personal care worker in Australia may offer temporary visa holders a means to obtain permanent residency. Numerous skilled migration routes necessitate work experience in Australia; therefore, those desiring permanent residency may find personal care work to be a feasible alternative.

What does your new role look like?

• Customers are assisted with domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Assisting your consumers with personal care needs such as showering, toileting, and feeding.
• Assisting your customers with transportation to appointments, shopping, and social events.
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships with our customers and their families.
• To keep yourself and our clients safe, follow health and safety rules and policies.
• To effectively deliver the agreed-upon services, adhere to the customer care plan.
• Any difficulties or changes in the customer’s health and well-being must be reported through the relevant channels and standards.

About You

Above all, you will share our values of being bold, kind, and honest. You will be able to display empathy as well as the ability to give exceptional customer service.

Does this describe you?

• 12 months of experience in an Aged Care ‘Care’ role and/or a Cert III in Individual Support (Aged Care).
• Excellent verbal and written English capabilities.
• Monday through Friday roster flexibility and availability.
• A current Australian driver’s license and ownership of a dependable, well-presented, and fully insured vehicle are required.
• You will have a valid First Aid Certificate. If you do not have one, we will arrange one for you at no cost.
• All Australian Unity staff must be completely immunized against COVID-19, including the Booster.

If you’re looking for a career where you can build significant customer relationships and help your local community, please email SMcGuire@australianunity.com.au or apply today.

We welcome applications from all parts of the community, especially persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and mature-aged people. Please visit https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan to view our Reconciliation Action Plan.

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