The organisation
The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven non-profit organisation dedicated to serving local communities throughout NSW. With a staff compliment of 1500 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.
Our services include:-
- Home Care Services
- Residential Aged Care
- Retirement Villages
- Child and Youth Care Services
About the role
We are hiring multiple Home Care Workers to provide individualised, flexible and innovative quality care & services to consumers in the community. Casual position available with potential for permanent part time position with contracted minimum hours.
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 program 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
- Hold a current Australian Driver’s Licence
- A registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle and willingness to use for consumer services
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
- Team player who is highly motivated and ability to work autonomously
- Confidence in use of technology
- Availability to work various shifts across various days
We offer:
- Work life balance with flexible rostering and a range of shift times
- Attractive not-for-profit salary packaging options
- Ongoing training and development to build your career
- Staff wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
Pre-Employment Screening
- The successful candidate is required to have completed/willingness to undertake the following:-
- Vaccinated (at least 2 doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine) in accordance with UPA’s vaccination policy. Alternatively, you may submit a medical contraindication certificate for UPA’s consideration.
- Undertake a National Criminal History Check
- Undertake Probity checks
- Pre-employment functional assessment
Next Steps
To apply, please follow the apply process online.