Home Care Worker

Uniting AgeWell; Rural City of Benalla; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award hourly rates

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

Annual leave loading

Career development and training

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Enhanced parental leave

Work across Victoria & Tasmania

Not-for-profit values-based employer

Job summary

Uniting AgeWell is expanding its Home Care team in Benalla and surrounding communities. As a Home Care Worker, you will travel between clients' homes to provide personalised support that helps older people live independently and stay connected to their communities.

These are part-time positions with 20 hours per fortnight and daytime availability across at least three weekdays. You will work within a values-based, not-for-profit organisation committed to BEST values.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent). Nursing students who completed aged care placement are welcome to apply.
• Experience in home care, aged care, disability support or domestic support is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support as needed.
• Assist with domestic tasks such as cleaning, laundry and tidying.
• Support clients to maintain independence and quality of life.
• Monitor client wellbeing and report concerns promptly.
• Respect and respond to each client's cultural and individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Collaborate with colleagues and the broader care team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Autonomy

Education

Certificate III/IV in IS

Job description

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 5,000 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.

We are expanding our Home Care team and have opportunities available in Benalla 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. Successful candidates must have daytime availability across at least three weekdays per week to meet client and rostering requirements.

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

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
• A National Police Check

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

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

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.