Home Care Aide: Compassionate, Person-Centered Support

Ourmob.com.au Chemistry Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus for permanent staff

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

United Protestant Association of NSW Limited in NSW seeks a Home Care Employee to deliver person-centred care to consumers at Melrose hostel, Pendle Hill. You will assist with daily living, provide social support and help maintain dignity and privacy for clients.

You’ll work under the Home Care Manager, using Consumer Directed Care principles; a Certificate III in Individual Support is required and a current First Aid certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards).
• Ability to provide person-centred care and activities of daily living.
• Understanding of Consumer Directed Care and Person-Centred Care principles.
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing individualised care using consumer directed care principles.
• Support activities of daily living including personal care, domestic tasks and social support.
• Ensure privacy, confidentiality and dignity in all interactions.
• Respond to emergencies with basic first aid within role scope.
• Maintain written records of consumer care and incidents.
• Report hazards and incidents and assist with control measures.

Skills

Compassion & empathy

Excellent communication

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Team player

Autonomous work

Tech savvy

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

United Protestant Association of NSW Limited in NSW seeks a Home Care Employee to deliver person-centred care to consumers at Melrose hostel, Pendle Hill. You will assist with daily living, provide social support and help maintain dignity and privacy for clients.

You’ll work under the Home Care Manager, using Consumer Directed Care principles; a Certificate III in Individual Support is required and a current First Aid certificate is preferred.