Home Care Worker

About UsUPA 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 opportunityAre 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 roleIn 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 bringCertificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Community Services is highly desiredCurrent Australian Driver's License and willing to travelRegistered and insured vehicleCompassion, empathy, and a passion for helping othersExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamConfidence in using technologyWhy work for usCompetitive 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 ProgramRetention bonus for permanent appointmentsSupportive and friendly work environmentFlexible working arrangements for a great work/life balanceOngoing workplace education and supportMake a real difference to your community
Pre-employment screeningThe successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to complete the following:National Criminal History CheckPre-Employment ChecksVaccination in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination PolicyAppointment 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 To learn more about UPA and explore our current job opportunities, visit our website at .
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.
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