Compassionate Home Care Worker

UPA; Nelson Bay; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus

Job summary

UPA invites applications for a Home Care Employee to deliver personalised, community-based care under the Consumer Directed Care model, reporting to the Home Care Manager. Permanent and/or casual positions are available, with shifts across days.

You will support consumers with daily living activities, transport, and social well-being while maintaining dignity and privacy. A Certificate III in Individual Support and current First Aid are required, and a driver’s license with insured vehicle is

Qualifications

• Certified as a caregiver with person-centred care approach.
• “Consumer Directed Care” and person-centred principles understanding.
• Care skills driven by compassion and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised, consumer directed care under supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living per Care Plan (personal care, domestic, social support, transport, respite).
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Respond to emergencies using first aid within role.
• Record and report consumer care and incidents/hazards.

Skills

Compassion & empathy

Excellent communication

Team player

Autonomous work

Tech literacy

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Australian Driver’s Licence

Insured motor vehicle

Job description

UPA invites applications for a Home Care Employee to deliver personalised, community-based care under the Consumer Directed Care model, reporting to the Home Care Manager. Permanent and/or casual positions are available, with shifts across days.

You will support consumers with daily living activities, transport, and social well-being while maintaining dignity and privacy. A Certificate III in Individual Support and current First Aid are required, and a driver’s license with insured vehicle is