Part-Time Compassionate Home Care Partner

UPA Aged Care Solutions; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus

Job summary

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is seeking a part-time Home Care Employee to provide compassionate, person-centred care in the community. You will work under the Home Care Manager to deliver flexible services, supporting daily living needs and maintaining dignity for clients in NSW.

Role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support (or studying toward it), a current First Aid certificate, and a valid Australian driver’s licence with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or working towards.
• Ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties.
• Understanding of Consumer Directed Care and person-centred care principles.
• Care skills driven by compassion and empathy.
• Experience in aged care desirable.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to work varied shifts across days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing individualised care under the Home Care Manager or Coordinator.
• Assist consumers with activities of daily living per their Care Plan.
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality and dignity; build professional relationships.
• Respond to emergencies using first aid within duties of a Home Care Employee.
• Record and report consumer care activities and incidents.
• Report Hazards and incidents and help implement controls.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Autonomy

Team player

Technology confidence

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is seeking a part-time Home Care Employee to provide compassionate, person-centred care in the community. You will work under the Home Care Manager to deliver flexible services, supporting daily living needs and maintaining dignity for clients in NSW.

Role requires a Certificate III in Individual Support (or studying toward it), a current First Aid certificate, and a valid Australian driver’s licence with access to a vehicle.