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Home Care Worker
- Bundoora, VIC, Australia, 3083
- Part time
About Us:
At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - North Melbourne Metro
- Above award hourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave loading
- Career pathways, education and training opportunities
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
Our part-time roles require a minimum commitment of 20 hours per fortnight, with availability across at least three weekdays during daytime hours.
This is a mobile community-based role where you will travel between clients' homes, providing essential support that enables older people to continue living independently. Services may include personal care, domestic assistance, respite care and transportation.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing personal care, including showering, grooming, and mobility assistance
- Supporting clients with domestic tasks such as meal preparation and household chores
- Providing social support and transport for appointments or activities
- Ensure that client’s rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily living
- Work within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective support to clients, recognise changes in clients’ conditions and escalate observations and concerns in accordance with Uniting AgeWell processes
- Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients, their relatives and friends
- Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise
- Must have your own car (registered in your own name), valid insurance and a current Victorian driver's licence
No qualification? No problem!
We are also seeking Domestic Support Workers to assist clients with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, light meal preparation and occasional unaccompanied shopping. These visits are typically one hour in duration, with staff travelling between clients' homes throughout their shift. This is a great opportunity for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference in their local community.
About you:
This is the place for you if you have:
- Certificate III/IV or equivalent in Individual Support (Aged or Disability) or equivalent (or currently studying a Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing)
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Current and valid Victorian Driver's Licence
- Experience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirable
- Knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families
- Understanding of client directed care
- Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
- A current Working With Children Check card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
In applying for these roles, you acknowledge you understate the inherent requirements of the role listed in the following position description(s): Home Care Domestic Support PD 2024.pdf or Home Care Worker PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
