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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 4,300 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

• 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

Uniting AgeWell provides ageing support and services to clients in Castlemaine and surrounding communities. We have locally based employment opportunities available in and around Castlemaine. Home Care Worker's  play a vital role in delivering direct personal care and domestic assistance, alongside social support and transport as required for clients. A formal qualification is required for this role and key responsibilities in this position may include:

• Providing personal care including assisting clients with showering, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility needs
• Traveling between clients' homes
• Assisting with domestic tasks such as meal preparation and household chores  
• Observing clients' physical, emotional, and behavioural status, and reporting any observations or concerns
• Assisting clients with activities that contribute to a clean, tidy, and safe living environment
• Ensuring clients' clothing and personal belongings are kept safe and well-maintained  
• Providing social support and transportation services as required 
• Ensuring that clients' rights, cultural, spiritual, and other individual needs are respected in all aspects of care and daily living  
• Providing exceptional customer service by maintaining friendly, supportive, and professional relationships with clients, their relatives, and friends

About You

You are passionate about your work and are dedicated to improving the lives of our clients by enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices. To be considered for this role, you will need:  

• A Certificate III/IV or equivalent in Individual Support (Aged or Disability), or be currently pursuing a Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing
• 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  
• Previous experience in a home care setting or in providing domestic support (desirable)  
• Knowledge of community care and a commitment to maintaining high standards for clients and their families  
• An understanding of client-directed 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 Trust

The Essentials

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

How to apply

If you are dedicated to positively impacting the lives of the elderly, we invite you to submit your application by clicking 'Apply'. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for this position.

For enquiries, please reach out to recruitment@unitingagewell.org

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!