Homemaker

Uniting; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Development

Positive Impact

Salary Packaging

Wellbeing programs (Telus Health)

Employee Retail Discounts

Referral Program: $500 bonus

Fitness Passport

Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Uniting Mingaletta in Port Macquarie is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Homemaker to supervise a household and support residents with daily living. Shifts run 7:30am–5:30pm on a fixed schedule (Week 1: Mon-Tue; Week 2: Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun). Salary packaging and not-for-profit benefits accompany the role.

The role emphasizes dignity, independence and continuous service improvement aligned with aged care standards. Pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Aged Care minimum.
• Completion or currently enrolled for the Homemaker course.
• Previous homemaker or team leader experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in aged or community care is highly desirable.
• Be adaptable and resourceful and live Uniting's values daily.
• Experience using client/data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the smooth operations of a household and allocate work to team members.
• Monitor resident health and wellbeing and respond to family and provider inquiries.
• Ensure equipment is safe and arrange maintenance when needed.
• Track supplies and re-order within budget constraints.
• Support daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Aged care experience

Client data systems

Education

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Homemaker course (completed or enrolled)

Job description

Join Uniting Mingaletta as a PPT Homemaker! Make a real difference in aged care while working with a supportive, caring team.

About Uniting Port Macquarie

Situated in Port Macquarie, Uniting Mingaletta offers a welcoming living environment. Our facility is designed using the household model of care. This fosters a warm, family-like atmosphere where we strive to ensure every resident feels at home. We have single rooms, and our facility is currently undergoing a room refurbishment to ensure our facilities are modernised.

Role Overview

Our Uniting Household Model of Care empowers our residential care teams with the freedom to support residents in ways that help them maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in their day. Care Worker teams in each of our households are led by a team leadership role that we call a Homemaker at Uniting. As a Homemaker, you’ll be responsible for supervising the smooth operations of a household. You’ll allocate work to team members based on resident choices and work to promote a cohesive and harmonious work environment. This is a Permanent Part-Time position, working 60 hours per fortnight.

The Roster Is Fixed And Consists Of

• Week 1: Monday and Tuesday
• Week 2: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday

Shifts are 7:30am – 5:30pm. Please note that these days and shift times are fixed and are not negotiable.

Other Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing queries and feedback from residents and their families, your co-workers and other service providers
• Monitoring equipment to ensure that it’s in safe working order and arranging maintenance and repairs when needed
• Tracking supplies and consumables and re-ordering as needed in line with budgets
• Assisting residents with daily living activities and personal care, always making their dignity and independence a top priority and
• Working for the continuous improvement of our service to ensure it’s the best it can be, in line with Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Qualifications And Experience

• You’ll have a Certificate IV in Aged Care minimum.
• Completion or currently enrolled for the Homemaker course.
• Previous homemaker or team leader experience will be highly regarded.
• Previous supervisory experience in aged or community care is highly desirable.
• Be adaptable and resourceful and be able to live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness every day.
• Experience using client/data management systems.

Benefits for you!

• Training & Development: Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider.
• Positive Impact: Join an organisation that positively impacts clients and the community.
• Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements.
• Wellbeing programs: including free 24/7 confidential counselling services for you and your family via Telus Health
• Employee Retail Discounts: Exclusive discounts at major retailers (e.g.: Coles, Ampol, Samsung, NRMA, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Avis, Qantas
• Referral Program: Earn a $500 bonus each time you refer a new employee who stays for 2 months.
• Fitness Passport: Access to 865+ gyms, pools, and fitness centres across NSW and ACT for less than a standard gym membership.
• Private Health Insurance: Access to affordable private Health Insurance for yourself or family.

Pre-employment Checks

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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