Job Description

HOME CARE EMPLOYEE The Organisation n

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (“UPA”) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have “our people by our side”. With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

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Our services include: -

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- Residential Aged Care
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- Home Care Services
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- Retirement Villages
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The Opportunity n

We are looking for a Home Care Employee to provide individualised, versatile and innovative quality care & services to consumers in the community.Permanent &/or Casual position/s available.

Duties will include (but not limited to): - n

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- Assisting in the provision of individualised care - using the consumer directed care approach for our Consumers under the direction of the Home Care Manager or designated Coordinator;
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- Assisting Consumers with activities of daily living according to assessed needs and goals as specified in their Care Plan, such as: personal care; domestic assistance; social and emotional support; transportation; respite for carer/family members;
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- Ensuring privacy, confidentiality and dignity of consumers and maintain professional working relationship at all times;
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- Responding to emergency situations using first aid within the responsibilities of a Home Care Employee;
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- Reporting and maintaining appropriate written records regarding consumer care;
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- Reporting of any Incidents and Hazards identified during your working day and working with the Home Care Manager to implement control measures
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What you bring nn
- A Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards)
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- The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
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- An understanding of the Consumer Directed Care and Person-Centred Care principles
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- Care skills that are driven by compassionand empathy
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- Experience in Aged Care desirable
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- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
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- Excellent communication skills
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- Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence
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- A registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle and willingness to use for consumer services
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- Team player who is highly motivatedand ability to work autonomously
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- Confidence in use of technology
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- Availability to work various shifts across various days
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Benefits and perks nn
- Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
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- Access to a Wellness Program
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- Employee Assistance Program
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- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
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- Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
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- Supportive and friendly work environment
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- Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
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- Workplace education and support provided
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- Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need
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Pre-employment screening n

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

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- Vaccinated in accordance with UPA’s Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
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- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
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- Pre-Employment Medical Assessment
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Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

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For a confidential discussion or to obtain a copy of the position description, please contact the UPA Talent Team at .

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To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at

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We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the UPA’s Talent Team at .

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