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Personal Care Worker

Australian Multicultural Community Services
  • A role with purpose - help to improve lives through care, support, empowerment
  • Above award wages and salary packaging benefits
  • Paid job training throughout onboarding & induction program
  • Professional development with ongoing training & learning opportunities
  • Flexible hours & working days
  • Travel Cost Allowances
  • An organisational culture that celebrates diversity & inclusivity
  • Open to various visa type holders with working rights

AMCS is growing! An increase in client numbers through our Home Care Package (HCP) Program means that we are looking to appoint Personal Care Workers to join our team.

About Us:

Australian Multicultural Community Services (AMCS) is a "for-purpose" / not-for-profit organisation established by a group of visionary community leaders who were concerned about migrant welfare and wanted to ensure that non-English speaking migrants had the same access to needed services and opportunities. Fast forward 35 years and we're proud to have continued implementing our founding members' initial vision. Our extensive services cover every aspect of wrap-around supports as needed to keep our clients safe, connected with their communities and comfortable at home as much as possible during their senior years.

About the Role:

As a Personal Care Worker you will be supporting our senior clients with a range of duties including:

  • Personal care, showering, dressing, using the toilet
  • Assistance with shopping, transport to medical appointments, monitoring safety, managing medication prompts and transfers
  • Assisting with domestic tasks including, laundry, ironing, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, linen changes, bath, toilet and shower cleaning
  • Meal preparation & cooking
  • Companionship support
  • Reporting on client conditions as required

This role reports to our Senior Support Worker Officer and is supported with a buddy shift to make sure you are feeling comfortable and confident in your new role with AMCS.

We offer the opportunity for our Personal Care Workers to work close to home to maximise work/life balance and provide you with flexibility. Candidates are encouraged to apply if you are local to the following areas:

  • North East: Greensborough, Watsonia, Bundoora, Coburg, Preston, Heidelberg Heights and Thornbury
  • South East: Dandenong and Ringwood
  • West: St Albans, Dallas, Taylors Lake, Hoppers Crossing and Werribee
  • North: Roxburgh Park, Epping & Mill Park
  • Geelong Area

We have a proud history of supporting both clients and employees from migrant communities therefore an additional language other than English will be a distinct advantage with your application.

About You:

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Cert III - Individual Support
  • First Aid / CPR Certificates

Requirements:

  • Victorian Driver's License, Reliable car, minimum third party insurance
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations (First & Second)
  • Smart mobile phone & Internet Access
  • Consent for police check
  • Working rights within Australia

You are:

  • Reliable
  • Friendly
  • Compassionate
  • Genuine
  • Caring
  • Community Minded

What can we offer you?

  • Above award wages and salary packaging options
  • Flexible work hours, days and location
  • Work/life balance
  • An organisational culture that celebrates diversity & multiculturalism
  • Professional development pathways through our internship program along with ongoing training and learning opportunities
  • Travel reimbursement & uniform provided
  • Buddy shift and ongoing management support through paid onboarding and induction programs
  • Referral bonus scheme
  • Opportunity for a rewarding career, available to a range of visa types

AMCS is committed to supporting inclusion and diversity. We actively celebrate colleagues' different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender.

Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

Research tells us that women are 16% less likely to apply for jobs they view. If you are interested in this role but are feeling unsure, we encourage you to apply and discuss your experience with us today!

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

Applications close 26 August 2022

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