Home Care Worker

Uniting AgeWell Careers; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefits

Annual leave loading

Career development opportunities

EAP 24/7

Enhanced parental leave

Work across Victorian and Tasmanian网络

Not-for-profit organisation

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Victoria is hiring part-time Home Care Workers to travel between clients' homes, providing personalised support that helps older people stay independent and connected to their communities.

These roles require daytime availability across at least three weekdays per week, with 20 hours per fortnight contracted. Applicants should have a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support and a commitment to our BEST philosophy.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in home care or aged care desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

Job description

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to live with choice, independence and dignity. Through our community and residential services across Victoria and Tasmania, we help older people stay connected to their communities and continue living the life they choose.

With more than 5,500 employees and 600 volunteers, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and services that make a genuine difference.

Our culture is built on our BEST philosophy - Believe, Excel, Support and Trust - and guided by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion.

More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell?

• Above-award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus an additional $2,650 annually
• Annual leave loading
• Career development, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Opportunities to work across our Victorian and Tasmanian network
• A supportive, values-based not-for-profit organisation

About the role

Our Support at Home Program helps older people live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible.

Join our growing team with multiple opportunities across the Hume Support at Home program, now hiring in Wodonga and surrounding communities.

As a Home Care Worker, you will travel between clients' homes providing personalised support that enables older people to maintain their independence, wellbeing and connection to their community.

These are part-time positions with guaranteed contracted hours of 20 hours per fortnight. To meet client and rostering requirements, successful candidates will have daytime availability across at least three weekdays per week.

Duties may include:

• 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

About You

You are compassionate, reliable and genuinely motivated to support older people to live independently in their own homes. You enjoy working autonomously while also being part of a supportive team.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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
• A commitment to delivering respectful, person-centred support
• A commitment to our BEST philosophy of Believe, Excel, Support and Trust

Essential Requirements

You must have, or be willing to obtain:

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• A Victorian Driver Licence
• Access to a reliable, registered and insured vehicle for work-related travel
• A Victorian Working With Children Check (Employee)
• Current and ongoing flu vaccination
• Australian working rights
• A National Police Check

We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Help older people live well with choice and dignity - choose a career with heart.