Compassionate Home Care Aide – Community Support

UPA Corporation Bhd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration and not-for-­

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Up to $500 retention bonus

Supportive work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven not-for-profit care organisation delivering residential aged care and home services across NSW. We are seeking a Home Care Employee to provide person-centred, flexible care to consumers in the Melrose hostel in Pendle Hill.

Join a team committed to dignity, privacy and compassionate support, with pre-employment checks and opportunities to grow within a supportive, community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards).
• Ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties.
• Understanding of Consumer Directed Care and Person-Centred Care principles.
• Care skills driven by compassion and empathy.
• Experience in Aged Care desirable.
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle for consumer services.
• Team player who is highly motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Confidence in use of technology.
• Availability to work various shifts across various days.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the provision of individualised care using consumer directed care approach under supervision.
• Assisting Consumers with activities of daily living per Care Plan (personal care, domestic, social support, transport, respite).
• Ensuring privacy, confidentiality and dignity of consumers and maintaining professional relationships.
• Responding to emergency situations using first aid within Home Care Employee responsibilities.
• Reporting and maintaining appropriate written records regarding consumer care.
• Reporting of Incidents and Hazards and assisting to implement control measures.

Skills

Person-centred care

Consumer Directed Care

Compassion & empathy

Team player / autonomous

Tech-savvy

Shift flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Driver's Licence

Vehicle (insured)

Job description

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven not-for-profit care organisation delivering residential aged care and home services across NSW. We are seeking a Home Care Employee to provide person-centred, flexible care to consumers in the Melrose hostel in Pendle Hill.

Join a team committed to dignity, privacy and compassionate support, with pre-employment checks and opportunities to grow within a supportive, community-focused workplace.