Company

Uniting AgewellSee more

addressAddressGeelong, VIC
CategoryFacilities

Job description

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 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 AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Barwon 

  • Above award hourly rates
  • Weekend hourly penalty 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:

We are looking for Home Care Workers to work on a casual, on call basis. 

Home Care Workers provide direct care and domestic assistance duties, as well as social support and transport as required for clients.

Based in the Barwon South region, in this role, you will:

  • Ensure that client’s rights, cultural, 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

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 in Individual Support (Aged or equivalent) OR Certificate IV in Disability 
  • Experience in a Home Care setting is desirable 
  • Available across mornings and afternoons 
  • Comprehensive knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families
  • Understanding of client directed care

Essentials for working in Aged Care

  • A current Working With Children’s Check, NDIS Check, flu and 3 covid-19 vaccinations
  • Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
  • Are willing to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church

Make a positive difference in your community and apply now! For a conversation about your suitability for the role, please email ***********@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Refer code: 2262837. Uniting Agewell - The previous day - 2024-05-23 19:10

Uniting Agewell

Geelong, VIC
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