• Above award wages and full NFP salary packaging benefits
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression
• Enjoy a role with purpose - work flexibly and locally in your community
• Join a great organisational culture with a diverse and inclusive team

About the opportunity

Due to our organisational growth and increase in our client numbers serviced through our Home Care Package (HCP) Program, we are seeking to appoint Home Care Workers.

Whilst our head office is located in the Inner West (Maidstone); our wrap-around services covers all of the Melbourne Metro region. We offer the opportunity for our Home Care Workers to work close to home, within your local community. We are currently particularly seeking candidates to work in the following areas:

• North East: Greensborough, Watsonia, Bundoora, Coburg, Preston, Heidelberg Heights and Thornbury.
• South East: Dandenong and Roxburgh Park.
• West: St Albans, Dallas and Taylors Lake.
• South west: Altona, Hoppers Crossing, Williams Town and Point Cook.

In this role, you would undertake the following tasks:

• Assist clients with domestic tasks such as laundry, ironing, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, bed linen changes, bath, toilet and shower cleaning
• Assist clients with shopping, transport to medical appointments, monitoring consumers safety, medication prompt and assisting with transfers
• Assist with personal care, showering, dressing and using the toilet
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking
• Act as a support companion

For this role, no formal academic qualifications are required. We will support you to progress in your career by providing professional training and development opportunities and support your introduction to your new career with buddy shifts, training and induction.

With a proud history of providing supports and educational opportunities to migrant communities, an additional language other than English will be a distinct advantage with your application.

To meet the needs of the role we do require you to meet the criteria listed below:

• Valid driver's licence with access to a reliable registered vehicle with a minimum of third party insurance
• Smart mobile phone and internet access
• Demonstrate an empathetic and supportive attitude
• All applicants must consent to complete a national criminal record check
• Applicants must have current COVID-19 vaccinations unless a medical exemption applies

Please note that we are reviewing candidates upon application. Apply now and don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

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Ref code: 5733598.

A position description is attached.