Compassionate Home Care Assistant

UPA; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration with not-for‑

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus for permanent roles

Well-established community program

Job summary

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is seeking a Home Care Employee to deliver individualised, flexible, quality care to consumers in the community. You will contribute under the Home Care Manager or Coordinator, supporting various activities and ensuring dignity and privacy.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards it), strong communication, and a willingness to work across shifts with a compassionate, customer-focused approach.

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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• A registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle and willingness to use 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 the consumer directed care approach under supervision.
• Assisting consumers with activities of daily living per care plan (personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transportation, respite).
• Maintaining privacy, confidentiality and dignity of consumers.
• Responding to emergencies using first aid within Home Care responsibilities.
• Reporting and maintaining consumer care records.
• Reporting incidents and hazards and assisting to implement control measures.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Empathy/compassion

Autonomous work

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is seeking a Home Care Employee to deliver individualised, flexible, quality care to consumers in the community. You will contribute under the Home Care Manager or Coordinator, supporting various activities and ensuring dignity and privacy.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards it), strong communication, and a willingness to work across shifts with a compassionate, customer-focused approach.