16 Aug
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Uniting Agewell
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Melbourne
16 Aug
Uniting Agewell
Melbourne
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 ****staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on theBESTphilosophy –Believe, Excel, Support and Trust– underpinned by our values ofKindness, 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 -
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - North Melb Metro
Easy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parking
Above award hourly rates
Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annually
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Career pathways, education and training opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staff
Enhanced Parental Leaveoptions
Location options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)
Not for profit,values-basedorganisation
About the role:
Uniting AgeWell's North Metro Home Care supports elderly clients to live safely and independently at home for as long as possible.
We offer comprehensive ageing support and services throughout the Northern suburbs of Melbourne, with local employment opportunities in Northcote, Preston, Reservoir, Bundoora, Broadmeadows, Sunbury, Roxburgh Park, Tullamarine, Greenvale, Mickleham and surrounding communities.
Our part time roles require a minimum commitment of 20 hours per fortnight.
You must have availability on at least three weekdays per week during daytime hours.
This role involves travelling between clients' homes to provide support and care tailored to their individual needs.
Responsibilities include:
Providing personal care, including showering, grooming, and mobility assistance
Supporting clients with domestic tasks such as meal preparation and household chores
Providing social support and transport for appointments or activities
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 elevate 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
Must have your own car (registered in your own name), valid insurance and a currentVictoriandriver's licence
About you:
You are compassionate, reliable and genuinely motivated to support older people to live independently in their own homes.
You enjoy working autonomously while also being part of a supportive team.
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)
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Current and validVictorianDriver's Licence
Experience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirable
Knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families
Understanding of client directed care
Fluency inItalian, Greek, Arabic or Mandarinis highly desirable and will be viewed favourably during the selection process
as these language skills enhance our capacity to meet the needs of our culturally diverse clients.
Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on theBESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
A current Working WithChildren Check card
Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
In applying for these roles, you acknowledge you understate the inherent requirements of the role listed in the following position description(s):Home Care Domestic Support PD ****.pdfor Home Care Worker PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team ******.
Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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📌 Home Care Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Uniting Agewell
📍 Melbourne