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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 4300 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 - Cranbourne

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• 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:

At Uniting AgeWell, the quality of life and experience of our clients is at the heart of everything we do. We have exciting local Part-Time employment opportunities working 3 weekdays available in City of Casey, supporting clients in Cranbourne, Berwick, Clyde, Tooradin, Endeavour Hills, Hallam, Lynbrook and surrounding communities 

Home Care Worker’s play a vital role in delivering personal care and domestic assistance, alongside respite services, social support and transport support. The primary focus will be on providing domestic care assistance to our clients. This role does require a qualification.

Home Care Domestic Support workers are responsible for providing domestic assistance, as well as social support and transportation as needed for clients. The primary focus will be on providing domestic care assistance to our clients. This role does not require a qualification.

Key responsibilities:  

• Primarily providing domestic assistance 
• Traveling between clients homes
• Providing social support and transportation services as required
• Assisting clients with activities that contribute to a clean, tidy and safe living environment
• Observing clients physical, emotional, and behavioural status, and reporting any observations or concerns
• Ensuring clients clothing and personal belongings are kept safe and well-maintained 
• Providing exceptional customer service by maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients and their relatives 
• Ensuring that clients rights, cultural, spiritual, and other individual needs are respected in all aspects of care and daily living

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients to support them to live life to their potential whilst remaining in their home.

This is the place for you if you have:

• Previous experience in a home care setting or in providing domestic support (desirable)  
• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence  
• A registered, roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive car insurance  
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or a willingness to obtain them  
• Knowledge of community care and a commitment to maintaining high standards for clients and their families  
• An understanding of client-centered care  
• The ability to thrive in a team environment while also valuing one-on-one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

To be considered for this opportunity you must have or be willing to get:

• Working With Children Check (Employee)
• A satisfactory National Criminal Police Record Check OR NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Annual vaccination(s) as per the Uniting AgeWell vaccination policy
• Australian work rights

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Home Care Domestic Support PD.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!