Support at Home Worker

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 4000 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

Available Roles: 

Working in a part time capacity across the Eastern Metro Melbourne communities, our home care workers assist our clients in aspects of daily care to live independently in the comfort of their own homes. In this role, you will support clients in Lilydale and the surrounding areas.
 

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

Domestic Home CareSupport staff provide domestic assistance duties only, as well as social support and transport as required for clients. This role does not require a Qualification.

 You will:  

• Ensure that client’s rights, cultural, spiritual 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/IV or equivalent in Individual Support (Aged or Disability) or equivalent (or currently studying a Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing)
• Experience in a home care setting is desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families
• Understanding of client directed care
• Unqualified entry jobs available 

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check 
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why work for Uniting AgeWell?

• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• Paid travel between clients
• Be a part of a values based organisation
• Join one of Victoria’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Values based leading Aged Care provider with great work place culture

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information or a copy of the position description, please contact the Recruitment Team at ***********@unitingagewell.org

We look forward to hearing from you!