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Aged Care Jobs in South Yarra
Aged care jobs in South Yarra suit verified aged care workers comfortable supporting older residents in the suburb's established apartment towers close to The Alfred.
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Aged care demand in South Yarra
South Yarra has a significant older population living in established apartment buildings near Fawkner Park and Commercial Road, close to The Alfred hospital and a concentration of specialist and allied health providers. This creates consistent demand for post-appointment support and ongoing clinical and personal care visits.
Roles available in South Yarra
Three roles are placed in South Yarra: 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 South Yarra
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.
South Yarra 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 South Yarra
South Yarra station sits on the Sandringham, Frankston, Pakenham and Cranbourne lines, and trams 8 and 78 run along Toorak Road and Chapel Street, covering most apartment blocks without needing a car.
Nearby areas covered from South Yarra
Workers based in South Yarra 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 South Yarra 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.
South Yarra aged care jobs FAQ
Are there aged care jobs in South Yarra?
Yes. Nest and Nurture Elder Care matches verified Support Workers, Enrolled Nurses and Registered Nurses with South Yarra families needing private in-home aged care.
How much do aged care jobs in South Yarra pay?
Support Workers keep $55 per hour, Enrolled Nurses keep $80 per hour and Registered Nurses keep $120 per hour. The platform fee is a flat $20 per hour at every tier.
Do I need to find my own clients in South Yarra?
No. Nest and Nurture Elder Care handles client acquisition and matching. Families browse your profile and request an interview -- you decide whether the match suits you before any booking is confirmed.
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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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