Description:
Support our clients close to home with ADL's, Domestic Assistance, Community Access and transport. Plenty of hours available, graduates please apply
Personal Care Worker (Home Care) - Melbourne CBD & surrounding areas- Melbourne CBD, Altona or Williamstown
- Casual position - Flexible start and finish times
- Salary packaging + travel allowance + Super
About the role :
The Personal Care Worker provides essential and practical care to help mecwacare clients to live independently in their own home. The work includes providing personal care, helping around the home, assisting with meal preparation and transport to appointments. The role requires travel to clients’ homes using your own car.
Essential criteria:
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Disability or completion of first year Bachelor of Nursing studies and First Aid Level 2.
- Current driver's license and access to a registered vehicle.
- A Smartphone.
- Ability to relate to older people and flexibility around the changing needs of clients.
Desirable but not essential:
- Current WWC Card and an interest in working with children with complex needs.
- Current Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check or willingness to apply for an NDIS check.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Paid travel time
- Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax free
- Regular rosters
- A supportive team
- Training opportunities towards obtaining extra qualifications.
- Work flexible hours and close to home.
Who is mecwa care :
mecwa care is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.
For all enquiries, please call Lorena Pirera on 03 8573 4975 or email lorena.pirera@mecwacare.org.au
All successful applicants require a successful Police Check.
10 Apr 2024;
from:
uworkin.com