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Aged Care Jobs in Hawthorn
Aged care jobs in Hawthorn place verified aged care workers with established family households near the river, many supporting long-term residents ageing in place.
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Aged care demand in Hawthorn
Hawthorn has a large number of established family homes with long-term residents, and its proximity to Epworth Hawthorn generates additional demand for post-hospital and rehabilitation support alongside ongoing personal care.
Roles available in Hawthorn
Three roles are placed in Hawthorn: 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 Hawthorn
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.
Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn
Hawthorn and Glenferrie stations sit on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, and tram 16 runs along Glenferrie Road with tram 109 along Riversdale Road, putting most client homes a short walk from a station or tram stop.
Nearby areas covered from Hawthorn
Workers based in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn 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.
Hawthorn aged care jobs FAQ
Are there aged care jobs in Hawthorn?
Yes. Nest and Nurture Elder Care matches verified aged care workers with Hawthorn families, including post-hospital and rehabilitation support work.
What type of aged care work is common in Hawthorn?
A mix of ongoing personal care for long-term residents ageing in place and clinical support for clients recovering after a stay at Epworth Hawthorn.
How much do aged care jobs in Hawthorn 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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