Personal Care Workers provide in-home care services to the elderly and people living with a disability, to live independently in their homes. We can offer you a rewarding career as part of a dedicated team that put caring first. This role is based in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The pay rate is between $27 - $31 per hour and is for up to 30 hours a week.

As personal care worker your role will be varied. In this role, you can expect to undertake tasks like:

• Cleaning and other domestic duties such as cooking meals or grocery shopping
• Assisting with overall client care such as emotional support and personal hygiene
• Coordination of other medical and care professionals to carry out work under care plans.
• Helping clients participate in sport or other wellbeing programs
• Monitoring and communicating client conditions
• Attending medical or personal appointments
• Transportation for the client

To be a personal care worker you will need:

• Critical thinking skills
• Monitoring and social perceptiveness
• Active listening and communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to follow direction but also show initiative
• Administration and attention to detail

Benefits offered:

• $500 retention bonus paid after 3 months of continuous work
• Flexible hours
• No weekend work or after hours. Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm.
• Casual and part time hours available

All candidates will need to have the following:

• Hold a minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care/Individual Support or equivalent.
• Both Flu and COVID19 Vaccination including a booster.
• Have a recent police check or be willing to obtain one.
• Must have own roadworthy vehicle, Driver's Licence, and smartphone.
• Australian working rights.