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 theBEST philosophy –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 - choose Uniting AgeWell - GeelongEasy to access with public transport andfree on/off site parkingAbove awardhourly ratesSalary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650annuallyAnnual Leave loadingCareer pathways, education and training opportunitiesComprehensive Employee Assistance Programavailable 24/7 for our staffEnhanced Parental LeaveoptionsLocation options - move within ourUniting AgeWell network(Victoria and Tasmania)Not for profit,values-basedorganisationAbout the role:Uniting AgeWell's Barwon 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 Geelong Region,Central Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula andsurrounding 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 assistanceSupporting clients with domestic tasks such as meal preparation and household choresProviding social support and transport for appointments or activitiesEnsure that client's rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily livingWork within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective support to clients, recognise changes in clients' conditions and escape observations and concerns in accordance with Uniting AgeWell processesPromote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients, their relatives and friendsSupport colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertiseMust have your own car (registered in your own name), valid insurance and a currentVictoriandriver's licenceAbout you:You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our 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 equivalentCurrent First Aid and CPR certificatesCurrent and valid VictorianDriver's LicenceExperience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirableKnowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their familiesUnderstanding of client directed careThrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactionsAre committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BESTway of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)Essentials for working in Aged Care:A current Working With Children Check cardCurrent and ongoing flu vaccinationsAbility to pass a national police clearance and NDIS ClearanceAboriginal 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 Worker PD.pdfFor more information please contact the Recruitment Team ******.
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📌 Home Care Worker (Geelong)
🏢 Uniting Agewell
📍 Geelong