Home Care Worker

About Us

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality Residential Aged Care, Home Care, and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity, respect, and security, and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.

The opportunity

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a role where you can truly make a difference? As a Home Care Worker with UPA, you will support our clients to remain independent in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.

UPA Home Care helps older people live independently by providing in-home services that meet their individual while promoting wellness, choice, and quality of life. We are a not-for-profit provider committed to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care. We take pride in being local and enriching the communities we serve. We strive to ensure that our team go home at the end of the day, as happy and healthy as they arrived.

We currently have multiple opportunities to join our Mid Northern Coast Region team based in Laurieton.

About the role

In this role, you'll provide individualised, flexible, and high-quality care to people in the community, helping them maintain their independence and live well in their own homes. Your person-centred focus and attention to detail will assist us in recongising and responding to client needs as they evolve. Duties will include but not limited to:

• Assisting in the provision of individualised care using a person-centred approach as per the client care plan.
• Provide independence services such as showering, medications, transport or respite care.
• Provide everyday living services such as domestic assistance, gardening, shopping or meal preparation.
• Prompt and detailed reporting of client services.
• Recognising and reporting of client risk via our incident management system.

What you bring

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Community Services is highly desired
• Current Australian Driver's License and willing to travel
• Registered and insured vehicle
• Compassion, empathy, and a passion for helping others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence in using technology

Why work for us

• Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)
• Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
• Ongoing workplace education and support
• Make a real difference to your community

Pre-employment screening

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to complete the following:

• National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Checks
• Vaccination in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening and confirmation of the applicant's right to work in Australia.

If you wish to apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. Please note that applications sent via email will not be accepted.

For more information about the role, please contact recruitment@upa.org.au

To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities, visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA's Recruitment Team atrecruitment@upa.org.au.