Support Worker

2 days ago

Kiama, Australia Uniting NSW & ACT Full time $4,398 - $43,550 per year

Join our Home Care Team and positively impact the lives of elderly clients in your community

Position: Permanent Part-time, Monday to Friday

Location:Kiama and surrounds

Pay Rate: $ $35.98 per hour + 99c per km and travel time

About the Role:

Join us as a Uniting Home Care Worker, where you'll play a crucial role in providing essential and practical care for our elderly clients. You'll empower independence and enhance the quality of life for our clients in their own homes in and around Kiama.

What We Offer You:

  • A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
  • $500 bonus at 6 and 12 months.
  • Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
  • Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
  • Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
  • Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
  • A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth.
  • Purchase of additional leave

Responsibilities:

  • Help at home: Assist with housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation.
  • Transport for wellbeing: Escort clients to appointments, shopping trips, and social activities.
  • Personal Care: Support with personal hygiene, showering, dressing, meal assistance, and medication administration.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
  • Previous experience in aged or community care is preferred, or a strong desire to begin a career in aged care.
  • Empathetic and resourceful, embodying Uniting's values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness.
  • Flexibility to accommodate the evolving needs and schedules of our clients.
  • A provisional or full Australian driving license and access to a comprehensively insured, reliable vehicle.

At Uniting, we embrace diversity and provide a safe, inclusive environment for all staff and clients, regardless of background.

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly individuals and thrive in a supportive, nurturing environment, we invite you to apply today.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

  • A National Police Check
  • Valid working with Children Check
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Working Rights Check
  • References

About 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.

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