Home Care Worker – Sydney

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”.

Our services include:

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services
• Retirement Villages

We are looking for a Home Care Employee to provide individualised, flexible 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 compassion and 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 motivated and 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 appointments;
• Platinum 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 completion of all pre-employment checks.

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.