Home Care Employee

The Opportunity:We have an exciting opportunity for Home Care Employees to join our vibrant, dynamic and driven team within the Community and Home Care Services Team.Joining our team, your experience in a similar role will see you provide a high-level quality individualised care to our Consumers.  You are committed and understand the importance in respecting the values, preferences, culture and spiritual beliefs of the consumer and their families. Your job satisfaction comes from understanding the important role you deliver in enabling our consumers to continue to live in their own home.Why Work for us?Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. When you join us you have access to the following great benefits:Flexible working options plus options to flex up hoursSalary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)Maxxia rewards including  meals & entertainment cardRefer a friend programCareer and development opportunitiesAccess to Fitness PassportFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leave (after 12 months of service)Paid kilometres between consumers, 92c per kmRole & Responsibilities:  Being responsive to consumers and families’ usual routine and standards, including consulting with consumers to determine the schedule and method of delivery of home, lifestyle and care services outlined in the care plan.Working as a collaborative team member using open, transparent communication with the consumer, their family and other Anglican Care employees.Delivering care in a professional, person centred and age appropriate manner, respecting personal choice and autonomy as a customer of the service.Follow individualised care and support plans promoting a focus on wellness, enablement and where appropriate timely and sensitive palliative care.Relating warmly to all consumers, respecting their dignity and self-esteem and maintain confidentiality and cultural sensitivityMaintaining a safe and welcoming environment for consumers attending any of our Anglican Care community centresAbout you?Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Ageing SupportPrevious experience within a similar support roleProven ability to deliver person centred care that respects the dignity and worth of the individual.An understanding of safe work practices, ideally proven experience in the use of appropriate manual handling techniques.Self motivated and able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a teamCurrent Senior First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement)Current driver’s licence with registered, comprehensively insured and reliable motor vehicle.Who we are?Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au    You must have the right to work in AustraliaNo third party applications please 29.71 AUD Maitland 2320