Home Care Employee

The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a Home Care Employee to come join our vibrant, dynamic and driven team within the Community and Home Care Services department located at Woongarrah NSW.  The role of the Home Care Employee is to provide a high level of quality individualised care to Home Care Consumers while maintaining commitment to respecting the values, preferences, culture and spiritual beliefs of the consumer and their representatives.  This role is to cover a period of leave for up to 12 months.Why Work for us? Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of working for a faith-based organisation, you will have access to the following great benefits:  Work for a purpose-driven organisation where you can access opportunities for growth and advancement across all of our services Generous salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus $2650 meals and entertainment where you could enjoy tax savings up to $5,206* each FBT yearRefer A Friend bonuses of $500Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsDiscounted private health insurance through MedibankA unique culture promoting diversity, cultural competence and shared valuesAccess to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport ProgramFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program Role & 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 aged 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 sensitivity Maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for consumers attending any of our Anglican Care community centres  About you? Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalentProven ability to deliver person centre care that respects the dignity and worth of the individual. Current Senior First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement)  Current driver’s licence with registered, comprehensively insured and reliable motor vehicle. An understanding of safe work practices, ideally proven experience in the use of appropriate manual handling techniques. Able to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team National Police Check (Newcastle Anglican will consider the relevance of any reported outcomes)  Who we are? The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle (Newcastle Anglican) is the overarching body for some well-known Hunter and Central Coast organisations – Anglican Care, Samaritans, Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and Anglican parishes working primarily in the Hunter and Central Coast regions of New South Wales. For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email careers@newcastleanglican.org.au   What are you waiting for? Apply now! You must have the right to live and work in AustraliaNo third party applications will be accepted. 30 AUD Woongarrah 2259