Job Overview

Uniting Garden Suburb has 3 separate households, each with between 25–30 residents. This includes a secure household for people living with dementia or mental health illness. Your Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise the smooth operation of a household.
- Allocate work to team members based on resident choices, promoting a cohesive and harmonious work environment.
- Manage queries and feedback from residents, families, co‑workers and service providers.
- Monitor equipment safety and arrange maintenance and repairs.
- Track supplies and consumables and re‑order as needed within budget.
- Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care, prioritizing dignity and independence.
- Continuously improve service quality in line with Aged Care Accreditation Standards.

Key Qualifications

- Certificate IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.




- Previous supervisory experience in aged or community care (or a comparable industry).
- Adaptable, resourceful and able to live Uniting values of compassion, respect, imagination and boldness daily.
- Experience using client/data management systems.
- Capable of working up to 60 hours per fortnight.
- Optional additional certifications: Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006), Recognise Healthy Body Systems (HLTAP301B), Provide Support to People Living with Dementia (CHCAGE005).
- National Police Check, References and pre‑employment screening required.

Benefits

We support staff growth and development through learning, flexibility, advantages, and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

EEO Statement

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

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📌 Service Delivery - Homemaker (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Uniting
📍 Newcastle City Council