• Multiple part-time positions available.
• Looking for staff to work weekdays, evenings and weekends.
• Flexible hours available.
• Based across the western suburbs including: Penrith and surrounding areas, Hills District, Auburn, Holroyd, Parramatta, and Blacktown and surrounding areas.
• Deliver in home services to frail aged people.

About us

Wesley Mission is a high profile, multi-faceted Christian organisation making a real difference in the community. We work with the most disadvantaged in our community by providing over 200 services ranging from aged care, homeless services, child and family care, counselling, employment, training and education, and health services.

Our Vision is “A Spirit-led disciple-making movement: doing all the good we can because every life matters”.

About the program

Wesley Home Care assists frail aged people to lead fulfilling lives by providing life enriching supports in the community. We offer quality care, encouraging clients to maintain independence, while catering for their social, physical and spiritual needs.

This is a great opportunity for anyone who genuinely wants to make a difference & is passionate about improving quality of life for our aged care clients. We provide person centred care and support that enables our clients to maintain their sense of independence and wellbeing in their own home.

About You

• Certificate III in Individual Support Aged Care or willingness to obtain.
• NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Comprehensively insured & registered motor vehicle and current.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Proof of double COVID-19 vaccinations.
• Previous experience working with frail aged people, people with dementia and complex needs.
• Experience in monitoring clients and reporting behavioural or health changes.
• Experience with providing personal care, including the use of mobility aids.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Understanding of WH&S issues and risk management for client home-based care and during transport of clients.

Desirable criteria

• Those speaking a second language are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in the aged care sector is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Remuneration

Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with the Social, Community, Home Care Services Industry Award 2010 as Home Care Worker.

Other benefits include:

• Paid kilometre and travel time.
• Uniform allowance.
• Paid training and meeting time.
• Salary packaging opportunities (reduce the tax you pay and increase your take home pay).

Wesley Mission is a Christian organisation requiring all staff to affirm its values. We are committed to providing an environment in which children can feel safe and valued.

The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks for appointment to positions within Wesley Mission.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.