Community Care Worker (Qualified) Casual
Ageing Well Services | Colac Otway Shire Council
Are you passionate about supporting people to live independently and remain connected to their community? Join our Ageing Well team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and other community members across the Colac Otway region.
About the Role
As a Casual Community Care Worker, you will provide high-quality in-home support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing. You will work closely with clients to assist them in maintaining their daily routines and remaining safely in their own homes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Personal care support, including showering and dressing
- Domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Shopping assistance and transport support
- Social support and community access
- Respite support for carers and clients
- Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting any changes in circumstances
- Maintaining accurate records and supporting quality care delivery
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A caring, respectful and client-focused approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience supporting people with diverse needs
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, Community Services or a related qualification
- Current Victorian Driver Licence
- Access to a registered, roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Why Join Colac Otway Shire?
At Colac Otway Shire Council, our people are guided by values of respect, integrity, accountability, inclusion and teamwork. You'll be joining a supportive team dedicated to improving the wellbeing of our community while enjoying flexible casual employment.
Salary information: $42.10 to $44.60 per hour plus superannuation
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
About Colac
Colac Otway Shire is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria. It comprises spectacular coastal areas, rain-forested hinterlands and beautiful vast open plains with native grasslands and wildflowers.
From the Great Ocean Road towns of Apollo Bay and Lavers Hill, to the beacon of the Cape Otway Lighthouse, the cascading waterfalls, nature trails and native wildlife, the lush tree ferns of the rainforests and tall timber of the Otway forest, Colac Otway has it all. Country living without compromise.
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Community Care Worker (Qualified) in Colac employer: Colac Otway Shire Council
Colac Otway Shire Council is an exceptional employer that offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, where employees can thrive while contributing to their community. With a focus on professional growth, this role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders across diverse corporate functions, all while enjoying the stunning coastal and country lifestyle that Regional Victoria has to offer.
