$33.51 - $34.67 P/H + Super + Salary Packaging
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 4600 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.
Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the B E S T philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, 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 -
Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Home Care Program
* Easy to access with public transport and free on/off site parking
* Above award hourly rates
* Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
* Annual Leave loading
* Career pathways, education and training opportunities
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
* Enhanced Parental Leave options
* Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania)
* Not for profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
Home Care Workers provide direct care and domestic assistance duties, as well as social support and transport as required for clients.
These roles will see you supporting clients in Launceston and surrounding communities. You will:
* Ensure that client’s rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily living
* Work within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective support to clients, recognise changes in clients’ conditions and escalate observations and concerns in accordance with Uniting AgeWell processes
* Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients, their relatives and friends
* Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise
* Must have your own car (registered in your own name), valid insurance and a current Victorian/Tasmanian driver's licence
* Unqualified entry jobs available
About you:
You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents/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 equivalent (or currently studying a Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing)
* Current First Aid and CPR certificates
* Current and valid Victorian/Tasmanian Driver's Licence
* Experience in a home care setting or providing domestics support is desirable
* Knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families
* Understanding of client directed care
* Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
* Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the B E S T way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
* A current Working With Vulnerable People card
* Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
* Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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As an organisation of the Uniting Church, Uniting AgeWell has a long history of providing residential and community services for older Australians.
Many of these communities were established by individual congregations responding to the needs of local older people more than 60 years ago. In 2004, these services were brought together as one organisation, Uniting Aged Care, which became Uniting AgeWell in 2013.
Our vision is to be a national leader, creating thriving and inclusive communities where innovative, high quality aged care services are delivered with respect and kindness.
Our values of kindness, respect, integrity, innovation and inclusion shape and inform all that we do.
As an organisation of the Uniting Church, Uniting AgeWell has a long history of providing residential and community services for older Australians.
Many of these communities were established by individual congregations responding to the needs of local older people more than 60 years ago. In 2004, these services were brought together as one organisation, Uniting Aged Care, which became Uniting AgeWell in 2013.
Our vision is to be a national leader, creating thriving and inclusive communities where innovative, high quality aged care services are delivered with respect and kindness.
Our values of kindness, respect, integrity, innovation and inclusion shape and inform all that we do.
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