HOME CARE EMPLOYEE The Organisation 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.

Residential Aged Care

Home Care Services

Retirement Villages

The Opportunity We are looking for a Home Care Employee to provide individualised, versatile and innovative quality care & services to consumers in the community for Melrose hostel in Pendle Hill.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

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;

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;

Ensuring privacy, confidentiality and dignity of consumers and maintain professional working relationship at all times;

Responding to emergency situations using first aid within the responsibilities of a Home Care Employee;

Reporting and maintaining appropriate written records regarding consumer care;

Reporting of any Incidents and Hazards identified during your working day and working with the Home Care Manager to implement control measures

What you bring

A Certificate III in Individual Support (or working towards)

The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties

An understanding of the Consumer Directed Care and Person-Centred Care principles

Care skills that are driven by compassionand empathy

Experience in Aged Care desirable





Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Excellent communication skills

Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence

A registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle and willingness to use for consumer services

Team player who is highly motivatedand ability to work autonomously

Confidence in use of technology

Availability to work various shifts across various days

Benefits and perks

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)

Access to a Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointmentsPlatinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing

Supportive and friendly work environment

Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available

Workplace education and support provided

Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

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

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)

Undertake a National Criminal History Check

Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

To find out more about UPA of NSW, we invite you to visit our website at www.upa.org.au.

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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