About Us:

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 4,000 staff and 600 volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST 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 - www.unitingagewell.org

About the roles:

Home Care Workers play a vital part in helping our clients to remain living independently in their homes.  With Home Care clients ranging from down Peninsula to Inner eastern suburbs, our home care teams are currently recruiting dedicated and passionate Home care workers. Please express your interest today by making an application and one of our team will be in touch to discuss.

Home Care Workers provide direct care and domestic assistance duties, as well as social support and transport as required for clients.  

Domestic Home Care Support staff provide domestic assistance duties only, as well as social support and transport as required for clients. This role does not require a Qualification.

 In this role, 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

About You:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our 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 NursingExperience in a home care setting is desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for clients and their families
• Understanding of client directed care
• Unqualified entry jobs available 
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organization
• Join one of Victoria's leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our clients
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!