Home Care Worker

Uniting AgeWell Limited; City of Burnie; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Free parking

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Limited is seeking Home Care Workers to support clients in Burnie, Tasmania. You will provide direct care, domestic assistance, and social support, with transport as needed, within a multidisciplinary team and in accordance with care plans.

Applicants must have Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (or equivalent), current First Aid and CPR, and a valid Victorian/Tasmanian Driver's Licence. Vehicle access is essential; unqualified roles may be available.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged/Disability or equivalent is required
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Current Victorian/Tasmanian Driver's Licence
• Experience in home care or domestic support is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and domestic assistance to clients
• Provide social support and transport as required
• Work within multidisciplinary team and escalate concerns per processes
• Maintain high-quality person-centred care and exceptional customer service
• Share knowledge and support colleagues

Skills

First Aid

CPR

Driver's Licence

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged/Disability

Diploma/Bachelor in Nursing (studying)

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our 5000 staff and 700 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Northwest Tasmania HCP

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
• Not for profit, values-based organisation

About the role:

Home Care Workers provide direct care and domestic assistance duties, as well as social support and transport as required for clients.

These roles will see you supporting clients in Burnie. You will:

• Ensure that client’s rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily living
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective support to clients, recognise changes in clients’ conditions and *escalate* observations and concerns in accordance with Uniting AgeWell processes
• Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients, their relatives and friends
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise
• Must have your own car (registered in your own name), valid insurance and a current Victorian/Tasmanian driver's licence
• Unqualified entry jobs available

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/clients, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you have:

• Certificate III/IV or equivalent in Individual Support (Aged or Disability) or equivalent (or currently studying a Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Current and valid Victorian/Tasmanian Driver's Licence
• Experience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirable
• Knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families
• Understanding of client directed care
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

In applying for these roles, you acknowledge you understate the inherent requirements of the role listed in the following position description(s): Home Care Domestic Support PD 2024.pdf or Home Care Worker PD.pdf

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!