Homemaker

Uniting NSW & ACT; Taralga; Presencial; AUD 46.000 - 66.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $18,550 (NFP)

Rewards program discounts

Fitness Passport

Leave purchase option

Referral bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Uniting NSW.ACT invites applications for a part-time Homemaker in Taralga. You will supervise a household’s daily operations, allocate work to team members based on resident choices and promote a cohesive, respectful environment.

You’ll support residents with daily living activities, liaise with families and other care providers, and help ensure safety, quality care, and adherence to aged care standards. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Formación

• You’ll have a Certificate IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Ideally, you’ll have previous supervisory experience in aged or community care, but if you’re experienced within a similar industry, we’d love to hear from you too.
• You’ll need to be adaptable and resourceful and be able to live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness every day.
• You’ll be experienced in using client/data management systems.
• You may hold these additional certifications (highly regarded but not essential):
• Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)
• Recognise Healthy Body Systems (HLTAP301B)
• Provide Support to People Living with Dementia (CHCAGE005).

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Supervisory experience

Client/data management

Adaptability

Educación

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Descripción del empleo

• Up to $40.61/h + penalties, super, tax benefits
• Located in Taralga
• Part-time permanent position with regular guaranteed hours

What you’ll be doing in this role

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.

Other primary responsibilities 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.

Who we’re looking for

• You’ll have a Certificate IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Ideally, you’ll have previous supervisory experience in aged or community care, but if you’re experienced within a similar industry, we’d love to hear from you too.
• You’ll need to be adaptable and resourceful and be able to live our values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness every day.
• You’ll be experienced in using client/data management systems.
• You may hold these additional certifications (highly regarded but not essential):
• Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)
• Recognise Healthy Body Systems (HLTAP301B)
• Provide Support to People Living with Dementia (CHCAGE005).

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral

Who is 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.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, Pre-Employment screening and References.