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 4300 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provides a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, 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 Hobart HCP:
Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
Above award hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
Annual Leave loading
Career pathways, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leave options
Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
Part Time opportunity working 20 hours minimum per fortnight with opportunities open for casuals.
Home Care Workers provide direct care and domestic assistance duties, as well as social support and transport as required for clients.
Home Care Domestic Support staff provide domestic assistance duties only, as well as social support and transport as required for clients.
This role does not require a qualification.
These roles will see you supporting clients in the South East and Kingston/Margate area.
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 escalate 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 current Victorian/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 domestic 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 BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Australian working rights
Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Home Care Domestic Support PD.pdf or Home Care Worker PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at ******.
Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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