Home Care Worker

Uniting AgeWell Careers; Launceston; On-site; AUD 3,857,000 - 4,684,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,65

Annual Leave loading

Career pathways, education and培训

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Enhanced Parental Leave

Not for profit, values-based

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell in Tasmania is seeking Home Care Workers to support older clients in George Town and surrounding areas. You will provide direct care, domestic assistance and social support, with transport as needed, while respecting clients’ rights and preferences.

These roles require a Certificate III/IV in Individual Support (or studying Diploma/Bachelor in Nursing), current First Aid/CPR, and a valid Tasmanian driver’s licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current Victorian/Tasmanian Driver's Licence.
• Experience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirable.
• Knowledge of client directed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and domestic assistance, plus social support and transport.
• Support clients in George Town and surrounding communities.
• Ensure clients' rights and individual needs are respected.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team and escalate observations as needed.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and maintain professional relationships with clients and families.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Home care experience

Client focus

Team collaboration

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Diploma/Bachelor in Nursing (in study)

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 5000staff and 700 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBEST philosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, 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 - North Tasmania HCP Aldersgate

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

About the role:

Home Care Workersprovide 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 George Townand surrounding communities. 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 elevate 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 currentVictorian/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 BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working WithVulnerable 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: Home Care Worker PD.pdf