Job Description
As a Care Worker with Uniting, you will provide support and care to older people in their own homes, empowering them to live independently and improving their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
* Home Assistance: Providing housekeeping, grocery shopping, and meal preparation services
* Personal Care: Assisting with personal care, showering, dressing, mealtime support, and medication administration
* Transportation: Providing transport for appointments, shopping trips, and social support activities
* Client Support: Engaging in social interaction, observing clients, and providing ongoing training and support
Requirements:
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent qualification
* Provisional or full Australian driver's license and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
* Previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in this field
* Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and schedules
* Empathy and resourcefulness, living Uniting's values of compassion, respect, imagination, and boldness
Benefits
You will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
* Hands-on training, development, and mentoring with a leading provider
* The positive impact of joining an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of clients and the community
* Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax-free entitlements
* Wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling services and fitness discounts