Home Care Worker

About Us:
At Uniting Age Well, 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 Age Well provide 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 Age Well website - www.unitingagewell.org
Why choose Uniting Age Well
At Uniting Agewell, we empower our staff to flourish both personally and professionally, all while making a heartfelt difference in their local communities.
When you join our vibrant team, you will be embraced with:

Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking

Competitive Pay: Above award hourly rates

Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually

Annual Leave Loading: Extra pay while on leave

Career Growth: Access to education, training, and career pathway opportunities

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential 24/7 support for you and your family

Enhanced Parental Leave options

Location options: Move within our Uniting Age Well network (Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit, values-based organisation

Be apart of a not-for-profit organisation, where we truly care about our team and the communities we serve With continuous training and support, we're here to help you thrive in your role and create a rewarding career together.

About the role:
Join our Andrew Kerr Care team in Mornington
At Uniting Age Well, the quality of life and experience of our clients is at the heart of everything we do.
We have exciting local Part-Time employment opportunities working a minimum of 3 weekdays during daytime hours available in Safety Beach, Rye, Rosebud, Sorrento and surrounding communities.
If you live in Rosebud, that's a perfect fit
We are currently looking to grow our team with passionate and caring individuals in the following Part-Time role:

Home Care Worker (Relevant qualifications required)

If you're passionate about making a genuine impact in your local community and helping clients enjoy their independence and quality of life, this role might just be the perfect fit for you
Key responsibilities:

Primarily providing domestic assistance
Travel between client's home
Supporting clients with domestic tasks such as meal preparation and household chores
Providing social support and transportation services as required 
Providing personal care, including showering, grooming, and mobility assistance
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 Age Well 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 driver's licence

About you:
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients to support them to live life to their potential whilst remaining in their home.
This is the place for you if you have:

Qualifications: Certificate III/IV or equivalent in Individual Support (Aged or Disability) or equivalent (or currently studying a Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing)

First Aid & CPR: Current certifications or willingness to obtain.

Driver's Licence: A valid Victorian licence and a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance.

Commitment to Person-Centred Care: Strong understanding of community care and a dedication to delivering high standards for clients and families.

Team Player: Thrives in a collaborative team environment while valuing one-on-one client connections.
Experience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirable
Understanding of client directed care
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

To be considered for this opportunity you must have or be willing to get:

A current Working With Children Check card (Employee)
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 Worker PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.
Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you

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