Support Worker - Home Care (West Melbourne)

Calvary Healthcare

27d

About The Position

We are looking for people to join our Melbourne team as Support Workers in the community, part time positions are currently available to work with the community care team. As a support worker you will be supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion Qualified support workers will also support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks. Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer We have clients living at home in Werribee, Melton and Sunshine areas and surrounding suburbs. Where we can and we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.

Requirements

• Ideally, you will have some experience in the health sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right 'can-do' attitude. Full training and orientation will be provided.
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Nice To Haves

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desired but not essential)

Responsibilities

• supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry
• assistance in the community
• being a companion
• support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
• Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks
• Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer

Benefits

• Generous salary packaging benefits
• ongoing professional development
• supportive team environment
• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Flexible hours that make sense for you
• Paid both travel time and kilometres
• Career development programs and partnerships
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
• Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed