Personal Care Worker / AIN

Role overview

Australian Unity is hiring an AIN / Care Companion for Sienna Grange in Port Macquarie. This role is centered on providing day-to-day support, meaningful companionship, and a warm residential experience for older people. The organization emphasizes kindness, human connection, and care that improves the lives of both residents and team members.

Work arrangement and roster

This is a permanent position with both part-time and full-time options available. The advertised rosters are Monday to Friday only, with day and afternoon shifts available.

• Day shift: 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Afternoon shift: 2:45 pm to 10:45 pm

Pay and employment conditions

The base pay starts from $37.32 per hour, with superannuation and penalties applied where relevant. The role offers stable rosters, and additional Flex-Up shifts may be available to increase earnings. Paid training and induction are included.

Why this role stands out

The workplace offers several employee benefits, including extra leave options such as wellbeing days, cultural exchange leave, and community leave. Parental leave is provided for up to 14 weeks with equal entitlement for all parents. Employees can also access discounts across health, insurance, travel, and other services.

Care model

You will work within the Better Together® model, which focuses on ageing well in a homelike community setting. The care environment is designed to feel more personal and connected, with smaller household-style living spaces, stronger resident relationships, higher staff-to-resident ratios, and consistent rostering to help you build familiarity with the people you support.

Key duties

The role involves assisting residents with everyday care needs and offering companionship throughout the day. You will also work closely with residents, families, and colleagues to build trust and maintain a supportive environment. A strong focus is placed on safety and adherence to health and wellbeing procedures.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant will hold a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or Ageing, or have completed the first year of a nursing degree. A current NDIS worker check is preferred, or the willingness to obtain one is required. Candidates must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza, and must have unrestricted working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Equal opportunity statement

Applications are encouraged from people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, culturally diverse communities, people returning to work, and those making a career change. The employer states that it is an equal opportunity workplace.