Compassionate Home Care Worker: Enable Independence

Uniting AgeWell; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,9

Annual leave loading

Career development, education and培训

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Enhanced parental leave options

Opportunities to work across Victorian

Not-for-profit values-based

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Victoria is seeking a Home Care Worker to support older people to live independently in their own homes. You will travel between clients' homes delivering personalised care and domestic assistance, helping maintain wellbeing and community connection.

This role is part-time with guaranteed 20 hours per fortnight and daytime availability across at least three weekdays. Successful candidates will have a Certificate III/IV in Individual Support and a dedication to person-centred

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, or an equivalent qualification (nursing students who have completed an aged care placement are welcome to apply).
• Experience in home care, aged care, disability support or domestic support services (desirable).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to delivering respectful, person-centred support.
• Commitment to our BEST philosophy: Believe, Excel, Support and Trust.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care support, where required.
• Assisting with domestic tasks including cleaning, laundry and household tidying.
• Supporting clients to maintain their independence and quality of life.
• Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting concerns appropriately.
• Respecting and responding to each client's cultural, spiritual and individual needs.
• Building positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and the broader care team.

Skills

Personal care

Domestic tasks

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

Job description

Uniting AgeWell in Victoria is seeking a Home Care Worker to support older people to live independently in their own homes. You will travel between clients' homes delivering personalised care and domestic assistance, helping maintain wellbeing and community connection.

This role is part-time with guaranteed 20 hours per fortnight and daytime availability across at least three weekdays. Successful candidates will have a Certificate III/IV in Individual Support and a dedication to person-centred