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Aged Care Jobs in Carlton
Aged care jobs in Carlton place verified aged care workers with long-term residents close to the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women's hospital precinct.
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Aged care demand in Carlton
Carlton has a mix of older residents in period terraces and newer developments, with proximity to the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women's hospitals generating demand for post-hospital recovery support alongside ongoing personal care for long-term residents.
Roles available in Carlton
Three roles are placed in Carlton: Support Workers for personal care, companionship, meal preparation and domestic assistance; Enrolled Nurses for medication administration, wound care and clinical monitoring; and Registered Nurses for complex clinical care, IV therapy and post-hospital recovery support.
What you take home per hour in Carlton
Most aged care agencies pay Support Workers $30 to $35 per hour while charging families $85 to $115 per hour for the same person. Nest and Nurture Elder Care takes a flat $20 per hour platform fee instead. Support Workers keep $55 per hour, Enrolled Nurses keep $80 per hour, and Registered Nurses keep $120 per hour -- fixed rates, visible before you accept any booking.
Carlton pay reference
Platform fee is a flat $20/hr at every role -- never a percentage.
What you need to join
A minimum Cert III in Individual Support (Ageing) for Support Workers, a current National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid and CPR, current flu and COVID vaccinations, an active ABN, public liability insurance and two verified references from care or health roles. Enrolled Nurses need a Diploma of Nursing and current AHPRA registration. Registered Nurses need a Bachelor of Nursing and current AHPRA registration.
Getting around Carlton
Trams 1, 6 and 96 run along Nicholson Street and Lygon Street, and Melbourne Central and Parliament stations are both a short tram or walk away, making Carlton one of the easiest inner suburbs to reach without a car.
Nearby areas covered from Carlton
Workers based in Carlton often pick up clients in these neighbouring suburbs too:
Why Nest and Nurture Elder Care vs an agency
Every qualification is verified before a profile goes live, and Carlton families interview their carer online before any booking is confirmed. Pricing is fixed and visible before you accept a booking, the platform fee stays a flat $20/hr regardless of role, and pay runs automatically every Wednesday for the prior week's work. All care is private pay, booked directly by the family -- no waiting on a government package or funding approval.
Carlton aged care jobs FAQ
Does Nest and Nurture Elder Care place workers in Carlton?
Yes. We match verified Support Workers, Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses with Carlton families for private in-home aged care.
Is there demand for nurses in Carlton?
Yes. The suburb's proximity to the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women's hospitals means steady demand for Enrolled and Registered Nurses supporting clients after a hospital stay.
How much do aged care jobs in Carlton pay?
Support Workers keep $55 per hour, Enrolled Nurses keep $80 per hour and Registered Nurses keep $120 per hour, with a flat $20 per hour platform fee.
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Support Workers keep $55/hr, ENs $80/hr, RNs $120/hr. Flat $20 platform fee, weekly Wednesday pay, no agency percentage.
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