• Permanent Part Time and Casual Roles available Northern suburbs
• Join a passionate and supportive team - Utilise your caring and warm approach
• Award winning not for profit aged care provider
• Working in Community Care - providing services to our customers who live in their own homes

START YOUR CAREER WITH THE SALVATION ARMY TODAY!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Salvation Army Aged Care provides Aged Care services across Australia. We take a person-centred approach to care and are committed to meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each of our residents.

We are expanding and currently seeking dedicated and professional Home Care Workers for our Community Care operations.

About the Role

The Home Care Worker's core purpose is to provide high quality care and support services in accordance with the individual needs and wishes of each older person and, in doing so, to enable them to remain living at home independently.

As the Home Care Worker, you will provide excellent customer service. You will follow the tasks as directed per the Support Plans, such as personal care, general housekeeping and assistance. The role is to deliver services with compassion, integrity and dignity.

You must have

• Certificate III in Aged, Community Care or equivalent
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current driver's license
• Reliable vehicle (including valid registration with minimal 3rd Party Insurance)

You must

• Consent to undertake the relevant Background Check process

You will have

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote, support and model the Christian values and ethos of The Salvation Army
• Motivation to work with older people living in the community and an understanding of their needs and of consumer directed care
• Strong customer service focus and good time management skills
• Ability to work independently and safely in a client's home
• Good communication skills, including fluency in written and spoken English

Benefits

• Access to salary packaging where applicable

Information Session

If this sounds like you, we will be holding an Information Night on Monday 1st March 2021 at 1400hrs, Salvation Army Community Care - Address: Level 1, 81 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford VIC 3067.

Please advise via email of your intention to attend by Friday 26th February to:
[email protected] using the subject line: Home Care Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Any queries, please call Michelle on 9311 7677.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.