Home Care Support Worker - East Melbourne - Opportunity To Make A Difference - Part-Time

Do you want to have a positive impact on people's lives in the community? Care Connect are seeking dedicated Homecare Support Workers to provide in-home care to our Aged Care clients in East Melbourne including suburbs such as Manningham, Whitehorse, Knox, Maroondah and Monash. 

About us...

An industry-leading and dynamic Care provider, Care Connect is proudly a not-for-profit, approved Home Care Package provider that understands how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhance people's quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.

About the role...

As a Homecare Support Worker, you will deliver an essential service providing personal grooming & hygiene assistance, medication reminders, domestic duties (cleaning & laundry), food shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and mobility assistance within the home and local community.

Most importantly, you will provide a strong care factor to your clients, prioritising their well-being at all times.

To be successful as a Homecare Support Worker, you will be able to demonstrate the following:

* A fantastic attitude, great active listening skills and genuine interest in helping others
* Certificate III (Aged Care/Individual Support OR Home and Community Care), OR Bach/Dip of Nursing (OR completed first-year study towards it)
* Minimum 3 months of paid experience working within the Aged Care or Community Care sector
* Driver's licence and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance is Essential!
* First Aid and CPR certificate
* Excellent communications skills with good spoken & written English - other languages would be a great benefit.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights and evidence of a minimum of 3 Covid 19 vaccinations.

Current Police & Working With Children Checks will be required - we can arrange police checks for successful candidates.

What's in it for you?....

We offer permanent, part-time positions with guaranteed minimum hours of 16 or 20 hours per week, work/life balance with flexibility of hours & days worked (no weekends or evenings), great hourly rates & paid travel time. As a not-for-profit employee, you are able to access NFP Salary Packaging benefits as well as Meals & Entertainment packaging - increasing your take-home pay!

Care Connect is committed to your learning & progression with ongoing training & development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health & wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance & wellbeing products.

How to Apply

Are you our next Home Care Superstar? If so, get in touch today! Click Apply Now & attach your current resume - we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: first nations people, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.