Home Care Worker Hunter Home Care

Why Join UPA

• Competitive pay: $32.61 $36.23 per hour (based on skills qualifications and experience)
• Salary packaging options: up to $15900 living expenses $2650 entertainment benefits (tax-free)
• Guaranteed hours for permanent and part-time roles
• Retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Flexible work arrangements for work/life balance
• Access to Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Supportive friendly work environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

The Opportunity

Join UPA and make a real difference by helping older people live independently in their own homes while staying connected to their community. We provide person-centred care that promotes wellness choice and quality of life. As a not-for-profit organisation we are committed to safe effective care and enriching the communities we serve.

We currently have a Home Care Worker opportunity to join our Hunter region team based in Wallsend.

Your Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualised care using a person-centred approach as per client care plans
• Assist with personal care medications transport and respite services
• Provide everyday living support such as domestic assistance gardening shopping and meal preparation
• Complete accurate and timely reporting of client services
• Identify and report client risks via our incident management system

What Youll Need:

• Certificate III in Individual Support and Aged Care (highly desirable)
• Medication Assist qualified (highly desirable)
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and willingness to travel
• Registered and insured vehicle
• Compassion empathy and a passion for helping others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence in using technology

About UPA

UPA Aged Care Solutions is a not-for-profit values-based organisation providing high-quality Residential Aged Care Home Care and Retirement Services. We believe every individual has the right to live with dignity respect and security and we strive to attract and retain top talent who share our philosophy of care.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Current and valid Australian working rights
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment checks (National Police Check references qualification verification)
• Compliance with UPAs Immunisation and Vaccination Policy

Appointment is subject to satisfactory screening and confirmation of work rights.

Interested

Click Apply Now and submit your cover letter and resume. For a confidential discussion or a copy of the position description contact the UPA Talent Team at

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We welcome applications from all ages and genders Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse groups the LGBTQIA community veterans refugees and people with disability. If you require adjustments to our recruitment process please contact the Talent Team at