At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist clients with personal care, meal prep, and emotional support in their homes.
- Company: Join a vibrant community-focused organisation making a real difference in Geelong.
- Benefits: Earn $43.41 per hour, enjoy flexible shifts, and gain valuable experience.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming all backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on people's lives while building your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support or related fields; First Aid certification required.
The predicted salary is between 43.41 - 43.41 $ per hour.
As a Casual Community Care Worker, you will provide assistance to our Home Care Clients to maintain and improve their life by providing a range of direct practical assistance in their homes, personal care, meal preparation and medication prompting. The City is seeking candidates with the ability to work across the entire Geelong region and be available to work either Monday to Friday (day shift hours), evenings (4pm – 7pm) or Weekends.
Weekday shifts will perform the following:
- Perform general housework and cleaning
- Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
- Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.
Evening and Weekend shifts will perform the following:
- Personal care tasks including personal grooming
- Meal preparation
- Medication prompting
- Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
- Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience providing personal care, domestic and household activities to people who are ageing, live with disability or mental illness. You will also need:
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability or Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability, Community Services or Nursing
- HLTHPS006 Assist Client with Medication (required for Evening and Weekend shifts)
- A current First Aid Level 2, including CPR module
- A current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle
- Working with Children's Check (Employee)
- Be physically able to carry out a range of household duties
- Availability of 3 week days or greater
Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Pre Employment Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments.
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.
If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong. We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.
Enquiries: Sue Brew - Team Leader Community Care
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