About You
As one of our Aged Care team members, you will play a vital role in enabling older people to continue doing the things they enjoy and supporting them to stay connected with their community.
You will...
be patient and know how to actively listen
have a caring and compassionate nature
enjoy building relationships and connecting with people
be passionate about making a positive difference to others
be reliable and trustworthy
have the ability to speak clearly and slowly to people who may have hearing issues
You'll also have...
For Home and Community roles
a current full driver's licence
your own registered, insured and roadworthy vehicle (you will be paid for travel time and mileage)
a fully vaccinated COVID-19 status (currently triple vaccination)
a current First Aid and CPR certificate or be willing to obtain prior to commencing
a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support is desirable, but not essential. If you have the right personal qualities and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!
For Residential Care roles
an up-to-date Influenza vaccination
a fully vaccinated COVID-19 status (currently triple vaccination)
a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
previous experience working in Aged Care is desirable, but not essential.
“I go home from a day’s work knowing I’ve made a difference in these peoples’ lives for that day, and it’s extremely rewarding.”
Your benefits working at Uniting Communities
Application process
Meet your coordinators
Our friendly and approachable care team coordinators will welcome you to the team and make sure you feel confident that you have made the right choice in joining Uniting Communities.
In addition to helping you settle into your new role, they will support you with ongoing training, mentoring, setting goals and keeping you connected with your peers. And, of course, they will always be available to answer any question you may have along the way.
Watch the video above to hear more about a career in Home and Community Aged Care from our staff.
Day in the life of a Home and Community Care Worker
As one of our Home and Community Care Workers, you will be offering assistance in everyday tasks that may be difficult or no longer achievable for an older person.
Your day could involve:
domestic assistance duties like light cleaning, mopping and laundry
personal care including showering, dressing and assisting with personal hygiene and/or medications
planning and preparation of meals
transporting clients to appointments
accompanying clients to social outings
helping us create better support plans to fit customers’ needs
"It’s very important for me to be able to continue living at home, so having my carers to help me is very important. My carers have become like an extended family to me.”
