At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care and companionship to older people in their homes.
- Company: Uniting, a leading not-for-profit organisation with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Up to $33.61 per hour, paid travel time, and salary packaging entitlements.
- Other info: Join a diverse team that values compassion and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of seniors while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Aged Care preferred; must have a driver's licence.
The predicted salary is between 33.61 - 33.61 $ per hour.
Up to $33.61 per hour plus benefits
Part-time with stable shifts to suit your hours
Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team
At Uniting we call our Home Care Workers, 'Support Workers'. In this role, you'll provide care and companionship for older people living in their own homes, to help empower their independence and improve their quality of life in the Coffs Harbour. You'll be required to travel to clients' homes and communities, using your own car.
With a focus on supporting our clients to stay independent in their own homes for as long as possible, duties and responsibilities can include:
- Help at home: housekeeping, grocery shopping or meal preparation
- Personal Care: personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, help at mealtime or medication administration
- Transport: appointments or shopping trips
- Social and wellbeing: accompany clients on outings or assist with our Healthy Living for Seniors activities
Qualifications and experience:
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual equivalent an advantage
- Similar experience providing client centred care
- Current First Aid certificate
- Drivers licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients. We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.
Further to this we offer:
- Hands on training, development and mentoring in a leading provider
- Join an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients and the community
- Not for profit salary packaging entitlements
- Paid travel time and reimbursement of kilometres
Support Worker employer: Uniting
Uniting is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid work model that allows you to thrive both at home and in our vibrant Melbourne office. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development within a supportive and inclusive culture, making it a rewarding place to contribute to meaningful social change in the AOD, Wellbeing & Homelessness Services sector.
