Compassionate Home Care Worker - Values-Driven Team

Uniting AgeWell Limited; City of Manningham; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking nearby

Competitive pay above award rates

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,,?

Annual leave loading

Education and career pathway access

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Parental Leave

Location options within Uniting AgeWow

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell is expanding its Home Care team in East Melbourne Metro areas and seeks caring, reliable Home Care Workers to provide personal care, social support and domestic assistance in clients’ homes. The role requires travel between client homes and ensuring safe, dignified living environments.

We offer part-time hours with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per fortnight, with availability across multiple weekdays.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and support to older people in a home care, aged care, community care setting (desirable)
• Experience in a home care, aged care, community care, or domestic support/cleaning role (desirable)
• A genuine commitment to providing person-centred care and supporting positive client outcomes
• An understanding of delivering high-quality services to clients and their families
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a collaborative team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on building meaningful client relationships
• A commitment to maintaining safe, clean, and comfortable home environments
• Alignment with our BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, domestic assistance and household support tailored to each clients individual needs
• Assist clients with personal care activities, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and getting ready for the day
• Provide social support and companionship, helping clients remain connected and engaged in their community
• Support clients to access community activities, appointments, shopping, and other social outings
• Assist clients with mobility, encouraging independence while ensuring safety and dignity
• Perform a range of household duties, including cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed linen, and general tidying
• Support clients to maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable home environment that promotes independence and wellbeing
• Build positive, respectful, and professional relationships with clients and their families through regular interactions
• Deliver services in a manner that respects each clients cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences
• Accurately maintain client records and complete required documentation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the broader care team to achieve positive outcomes for clients

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Job description

Uniting AgeWell is expanding its Home Care team in East Melbourne Metro areas and seeks caring, reliable Home Care Workers to provide personal care, social support and domestic assistance in clients’ homes. The role requires travel between client homes and ensuring safe, dignified living environments.

We offer part-time hours with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per fortnight, with availability across multiple weekdays.