Support Workers
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 Ringwood, Croydon, Lilydale, and surrounding suburbs. Where we can, we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.
Requirements
- 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
- Some experience in the health sector
- A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support
Responsibilities
- Supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
- Supporting 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
- Gym memberships
- Paid travel time
- Paid kilometres
- Career development programs and partnerships
- 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
- Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
