Home Care Worker

Uniting AgeWell Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell Barwon Home Care team supports older people to live safely and independently in their own homes across Geelong and surroundings. As a Home Care Worker, you will deliver in-home support tailored to each client’s needs, including personal care and domestic assistance, with visits typically one hour, across 3 weekdays.

This part-time role offers a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per week, with additional hours based on demand.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current and valid Victorian Driver Licence.
• Experience in home care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Respect clients' rights and cultural, spiritual and individual needs in daily care.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and report changes in clients' health.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional relationships with clients and families.
• Promote quality improvement activities and support colleagues with knowledge sharing.

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability)

Tools

Valid Victorian Driver Licence

Job description

About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued as members of their community, and to have easy access to the services they need to live the life they want. With services across Victoria and Tasmania, our 5,000 staff and 600 volunteers are committed to delivering high-quality care and support. Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on theBESTphilosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion. These values, along with our customer service charter and promise, shape everything we do. More information can be found on our website: www.unitingagewell.org Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Barwon

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off-site parking
• Above-award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual leave loading
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Location flexibility across our Uniting AgeWell network in Victoria and Tasmania
• Join a not-for-profit, values-based organisation

Be part of an organisation that genuinely cares about its people and the communities we serve. With ongoing training, development and support, we'll help you succeed in your role and build a rewarding career.

About the role:

Uniting AgeWell's Barwon Home Care team supports older people to live safely and independently in their own homes for as long as possible. We deliver a range of services throughout Geelong, Central Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and surrounding communities, helping clients maintain their wellbeing, stay connected to their community and continue living the life they choose.

As a Home Care Worker, you will provide a range of in-home support services tailored to each client's individual needs and care plan. Services may include personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transport to appointments and community activities, and other daily living supports that enable clients to remain independent at home. This is a community-based role that offers variety and independence.

You will travel between clients' homes throughout your shift, with visits typically scheduled for one hour and focused on delivering a specific service. Depending on client needs and your roster, you may support up to five clients per day while building meaningful relationships and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

This part-time position offers a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours based on client demand and operational requirements.

To meet the needs of our clients, applicants must be available to work three weekdays per week during business hours, specifically Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:00am. This availability is an essential requirement of the role.

We're looking for people who are passionate about supporting older people to live independently in their own homes. A caring and empathetic nature is essential, along with a commitment to building positive relationships with clients and their families. You will:

• Ensure clients' rights, cultural, spiritual and individual needs are respected and incorporated into all aspects of care and daily living.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, recognieising and reporting changes in clients' health and wellbeing in accordance with Uniting AgeWell processes.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional, supportive relationships with clients, their families and carers.
• Promote and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge, skills and expertise.
• Have access to your own vehicle (registered in your own name), current insurance and a valid Victorian Driver Licence.

About you: You are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people, enhancing their wellbeing and empowering them to live independently. This is the place for you if you have:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or equivalent, or are currently studying a Diploma of Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• A current and valid Victorian Driver Licence.
• Experience in home care or providing domestic support (desirable).
• Knowledge of community care and a commitment to delivering high standards of care to clients and their families.
• An understanding of client-directed care.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively within a team environment.
• A commitment to Uniting AgeWell's BESTphilosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust.

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working with Children Check.
• Current and ongoing influenza vaccinations.
• Australian working rights.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a National Police Check

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!