Compassionate Home Care Specialist - Flexible Shifts

UPA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

wellness program

Employee assistance program

Retention bonus

ACN Platinum Member

Job summary

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is seeking a Home Care Employee to deliver personalised, flexible and compassionate community care to clients in Pendle Hill, NSW. Working under the Home Care Manager, you will implement consumer directed and person-centred care plans and support daily living activities.

You will bring a Certificate III in Individual Support (or be working towards it), excellent communication skills, a current Australian driver's licence and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards)
• The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
• An understanding of the Consumer Directed Care and Person-Centred Care principles
• Care skills that are 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 ability 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 for our Consumers under the direction of the Home Care Manager or designated Coordinator
• Assisting Consumers with activities of daily living according to assessed needs and goals as specified in their Care Plan, such as: personal care; domestic assistance; social and emotional support; transportation; respite for carer/family members
• Ensuring privacy, confidentiality and dignity of consumers and maintain professional working relationship at all times
• Responding to emergency situations using first aid within the responsibilities of a Home Care Employee
• Reporting and maintaining appropriate written records regarding consumer care
• Reporting of any Incidents and Hazards identified during your working day and working with the Home Care Manager to implement control measures

Skills

Person-centred care

Compassion & empathy

Excellent communication

Team player

Autonomy

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is seeking a Home Care Employee to deliver personalised, flexible and compassionate community care to clients in Pendle Hill, NSW. Working under the Home Care Manager, you will implement consumer directed and person-centred care plans and support daily living activities.

You will bring a Certificate III in Individual Support (or be working towards it), excellent communication skills, a current Australian driver's licence and a willingness to