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Aged Care Jobs in Port Melbourne
Aged care jobs in Port Melbourne connect verified aged care workers with long-term residents in the suburb's older homes and waterfront apartments, close to The Alfred.
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Aged care demand in Port Melbourne
Port Melbourne has a mix of long-term residents in older homes and newer downsizers in waterfront apartments, with proximity to The Alfred hospital supporting demand for both ongoing personal care and post-appointment support.
Roles available in Port Melbourne
Three roles are placed in Port Melbourne: 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 Port Melbourne
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.
Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne
Tram 109 runs the length of Port Melbourne from the beach through to the city, and light rail along Bay Street is the main spine for workers travelling without a car. The Westgate Freeway and Lorimer Street give quick car access into the CBD.
Nearby areas covered from Port Melbourne
Workers based in Port Melbourne 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 Port Melbourne 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.
Port Melbourne aged care jobs FAQ
Does Nest and Nurture Elder Care place workers in Port Melbourne?
Yes. We match verified Support Workers, Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses with Port Melbourne families for private in-home aged care.
What type of clients need support in Port Melbourne?
A mix of long-term residents in older homes and newer downsizers in waterfront apartments, most wanting consistent, recurring care.
How much do aged care jobs in Port Melbourne 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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