POSITION DESCRIPTION Lutheran Aged Care is looking for suitably qualified Home Care staff, preferably with experience in Aged Care and who wish to apply their experience and skills within an organisation that promotes skill development, initiative, passion and compassion in caring for aged and vulnerable members of our communities. This function plays a key role in ensuring that our clients are able to maintain a quality of life consistent with their expectations.

We specifically have a need for staff to assist us with providing services in the Culcairn, Holbrook and surrounding areas.

Questions regarding this role and associated services should be directed to Rosanna Youings - Home Care Services Manager on 02 6060 4***.

Terms and conditions of employment will be in accordance with Our Enterprise Agreement.

Position Title:

Community Home Care Worker

Location:

Albury/Corowa/Culcairn

Status:

Full Time/Part Time/Casual

Reporting to:

Community Services Coordinator

Last Reviewed:

August 2018

Lutheran Aged Care - Overview Lutheran Aged Care (LAC) Albury is a significant service organisation providing a range of aged care services across a number of facilities and the community designed to meet customer needs. LAC is an independently run, not for Profit Company primarily funded by the Commonwealth. The organisation has a business structure incorporating the Lutheran Church of Australia (NSW district), the Board of Governance and Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to this structure is Administration & Finance, Hotel Services, Property & Maintenance, Nicholson Park and Pemberton View Retirement Villages, Support Services (including pastoral care and volunteer coordination), Community Care, Dellacourt, Yallaroo and Emily Gardens locations.



LAC employs approximately 300 staff (including casuals) comprising nursing, personal care, maintenance, management and administrative staff.

Role Objective The Community Home Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care and support to clients in line with a client’s care plan and the policies and work practices of Lutheran Aged Care Community Services, and to follow the directions of and liaise with the Community Services Coordinator and the relevant Case Manager; ensuring at all times that a client’s home, property and person are subject to respect, care and dignity as outlined in the Values of Lutheran Aged Care.

Key Result Areas & Responsibilities Service Delivery Provide care and support as outlined in the client’s care plan, noting on each visit, any changes required If and when using a client’s equipment or facilities, ensure they are in safe and good working order; reporting promptly to the Coordinator, if any Work Health and Safety risk is identified. Use a client’s equipment and/or facilities, with appropriate care and respect for property which is not that of Lutheran Aged Care Community Services. Report any changes observed in a client’s health, well being and/or care requirements at the earliest chance, to the Coordinator. Maintain punctuality in line with client’s schedule and roster times,



contacting the client and the Coordinator should there be a delay anticipated or experienced for any reason in arrival at a client’s house to provide a care service When/if a care service required involves transport in a private or Lutheran Community Services Vehicle, ensure that the vehicle is in good working order and clean Contribute to continuous improvement by regular attendance at and involvement in staff meetings and feedback mechanisms Participate in education and training opportunities, ensuring currency of skills as outlined in the classification of the role (Home Care Worker) in the Lutheran Aged Care, NSWNMA and HSU NSW Enterprise Agreement, identified in your employment contract. Other duties as requested by the Coordinator.

Compliance Comply with Lutheran Aged Care Community Services Policies in carrying out the Carer role. Ensure compliance with legislative requirements in regard to mandatory reporting of Elder Abuse (Aged Care Act and Principles 1997); Work Health and Safety (Work Health and Safety Act 2011) and conditions of employment as outlined in the Lutheran Aged Care, NSWNMA and HSU NSW Enterprise Agreement.

Work Health & Safety (WHS) Take reasonable care for own WHS ensuring that actions or omissions do not adversely affect the WHS of others in the workplace. Advise and seek permission form Lutheran Aged Care if you intend to take up employment elsewhere as this may present a Work Health and Safety risk to you, other staff, and clients. Ensure you do not perform unfamiliar tasks where you have not received appropriate instruction or training. Consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with team members. Report identified hazards and work related injuries using agreed procedures. Undert

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