- Entry level opportunity
- Part time permanent positions available
- $500 Loyalty Incentive at 6 months and another $500 at 12 months
- Up to $34.96 P/H (Base)
About Uniting
Home Care:Uniting is one of the largest and most trusted not-for-profit providers of aged care in Australia. Each year, we support around 10,000 people to stay independent in their homes and communities across NSW and the ACT. We actively advocate for the right of every senior to age in comfort and dignity, wherever and however they live. We value diversity and always welcome everyone, exactly as they are.How You'll Make a Difference in This Role:In this role, you'll provide quality care and companionship for Aboriginal Elders and the broader community in their own homes, empowering their independence and improving their quality of life in Tuggeranong and Surrounding areas. You'll be required to travel to clients' homes and communities, using your own car.Appropriate cultural knowledge and understanding of First Nations history, challenges and protocols is important to deliver effectively in this role. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.The care work you do may include:
- Help at home: housekeeping, grocery shopping or meal preparation
- Personal Care: personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, helping at mealtime or with medication administration
- Supporting wellness through transportation: driving to appointments and accompanying clients on shopping outings or to Uniting's Healthy Living for Seniors programs.
We're seeking individuals who:
- Experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care.
- Empathetic and resourceful and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.
- Flexible and prepared to help meet the changing needs and schedules of our Home Care clients.
- Full Australian driving licence and ongoing access to a reliable vehicle that's comprehensively insured (not just CTP).
- Comfortable travelling frequently around the Tuggeranong and surrounding areas
Why join us?Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.Please know that employment with Uniting requires:
- A National Police Check
- Reference checks
- Other pre-employment screenings
Ready to join our compassionate team?If you feel you have the passion and ability to make a real difference, then please apply now! Or contact Kelly Oreo from Uniting's Talent Acquisition Team on; 0435 697 538 / for more information.
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