Home Care Worker (Yarra Junction)

Home Care Worker (Yarra Junction)

06 Aug
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Uniting Agewell
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Yarra Junction

06 Aug

Uniting Agewell

Yarra Junction

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 5000 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

At Uniting Agewell, we empower our staff to flourish both personally and professionally, all while making a heartfelt difference in their local communities. When you join our vibrant team, you will be embraced with:

- Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
- Competitive Pay: Above award hourly rates
- Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
- Annual Leave Loading: Extra pay while on leave
- Career Growth: Access to education, training, and career pathway opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program: Confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
- Enhanced Parental Leave options
- Location options: Move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
- Not for profit, values-based organisation

Be apart of a not-for-profit organisation,



where we truly care about our team and the communities we serve! With continuous training and support, we're here to help you thrive in your role and create a rewarding career together.

About the roles:

Join our team in Yarra Ranges!

Become a beacon of hope and compassion! We are searching for heartfelt, empathetic, and dependable individuals who cherish the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our cherished ageing clients, helping them stay independent and dignified in the comfort of their own homes. Together, let's create a community where compassion, support and kindness shine brightest.

This is a qualified part-time role that requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per fortnight, and you must have availability of at least three weekdays per week during daytime hours.

This role will see you supporting clients in Yarra Ranges, supporting clients in Lilydale, Mooroolbark, Kilsyth, Belgrave, Upwey, Wandin, Seville, Healesville and surrounding communities

Home Care Worker | - key responsibilities may include (depending on client needs):

- Assisting with personal care, such as showering, grooming, toileting and mobility assistance
- Performing household tasks to maintain a protected and tidy space, such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and laundry
- Preparing meals and assisting with grocery shopping
- Cleaning kitchens,



bathrooms and shared living spaces
- Providing social support and transport to appointments and community activities
- Monitoring client wellbeing and promptly reporting any concerns
- Respecting each clients preferences, cultural background, and values

Home Care Worker role requires:

What We're Looking For:

You are driven by a heartfelt desire to truly transform the lives of our ageing clients. With every action, you aim to uplift their spirits, restore their self-esteem, and ignite within them a more powerful sense of independence.

- Commitment to Person-Centred Care: Strong understanding of community care and a dedication to delivering high standards for clients and families.
- Experience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirable
- Team Player: Thrives in a collaborative team environment while valuing one-on-one client connections.
- A focus on maintaining safe, comfortable and clean environment
- Alignment with our BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust

Mandatory Requirements:

Applicants must have or be willing to obtain:

- Valid Victorian Drivers Licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate
- Working with Children's Check (Employee)
- Police Check
- Up-to-date vaccinations in accordance with Uniting Agewell's Vaccination Policy
- Full Australian working rights

By applying for these roles, you confirm you understand the inherent requirements outlined in the relevant position description(s):

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

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📌 Home Care Worker (Yarra Junction)
🏢 Uniting Agewell
📍 Yarra Junction

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