Job description
Join Our Team at Uniting Caroona: Exciting Opportunities Await!
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive Pay: Enjoy higher hourly rates, up to $31.24, with the added benefit of salary packaging.
- Flexible Shifts: We offer permanent part-time and full-time hours to fit your schedule, along with casual positions.
- Variety of Roles: Positions are available for both qualified and unqualified workers.
About Uniting Caroona
Nestled in the picturesque township of Goonellabah, Uniting Caroona boasts an environment filled with natural beauty. Our facility comprises four separate households, each accommodating up to 20 residents. Here, your role as a Uniting Homemaker will ensure that our community thrives, engaging in activities that are both meaningful and enjoyable.
Your Role
Our Uniting Household Model empowers residential care teams to support residents in maintaining a sense of purpose and meaning in their day. As a Carer, you’ll provide essential care, companionship, and emotional support, enhancing residents’ independence and quality of life. We have openings at Uniting residential facilities including Jarman, Kalina, and Marima in Goonellabah, NSW.
Flexible rosters available:
Choose from AM, PM, weekday, or weekend shifts. Permanent part-time and full-time contracts are also available. we can also consider casual positions.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with daily living activities such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and mealtimes
- Supporting general mobility
- Administering medication and simple wound dressings
- Handling laundry and cleaning tasks
- Facilitating community-based recreational and social activities
Who We’re Looking For
Ideally, candidates will possess a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support, or an equivalent qualification. However, if you’re not currently qualified, we can help you achieve this. Whether you have experience in aged or community care, or are passionate about beginning a career in aged care, we welcome your application.
We’re looking for adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful individuals who embody Uniting’s values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness.
Our Commitment to You
At Uniting, our people are central to our mission. We foster growth and development through strong learning commitments, flexibility, excellent benefits, and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we aim to build a better future for the communities we serve—and for you.
About Uniting Aged Care
Uniting is one of Australia’s largest and most trusted not-for-profit aged care providers. Annually, we support over 7,000 residents across more than 70 aged care homes in NSW and the ACT. We advocate for the right of every senior to age with dignity and comfort. We embrace diversity and welcome everyone, exactly as they are.
What to Expect
Employment with Uniting requires:
- A National Police Check
- Reference checks
- Other pre-employment screenings
How to Apply
If this role resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you! Click the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details, and submit your application. We’ll keep you updated on the progress of your application. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.