Home Care Worker Job Description
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Support our clients to remain independent in their own homes and stay connected to their local community as a Home Care Worker. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our team in the Riverina region, based in Wagga Wagga.
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We provide in-home services that meet each client's unique needs, promoting wellness, choice, and quality of life. As a Home Care Worker with us, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their families.
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Our Home Care Services assist older Australians in the community and help them to remain as independent as possible in the comfort, familiarity and security of their own home.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Providing individualised, flexible, and high-quality care to people in the community
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* Assisting in the provision of individualised care using a person-centred approach as per the client care plan
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* Provide independence services such as showering, medications, transport or respite care
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* Provide everyday living services such as domestic assistance, gardening, shopping or meal preparation
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* Prompt and detailed reporting of client services
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* Recognising and reporting of client risk via our incident management system
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
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* Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or Community Services is highly desired
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* Current Australian Driver's License and willing to travel
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* Registered and insured vehicle
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* Compassion, empathy, and a passion for helping others
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* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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* Confidence in using technology
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Benefits:
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* Competitive pay with salary packaging options (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax-free)
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* Access to a Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
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* Retention bonus for permanent appointments
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* Supportive and friendly work environment
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* Flexible working arrangements for a great work/life balance
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* Ongoing workplace education and support
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* Make a real difference to your community
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Pre-employment Screening:
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The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to complete the following:
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* National Criminal History Check
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* Pre-Employment Checks
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* Vaccination in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy
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