• 3 x Casual positions located across the Eastern, Outer Eastern and Yarra Valley regions. Office based in Ferntree Gully. Travel required. 
• Open to experienced and new Support Workers with a min Cert III in Aged Care - Training available
• $33.66 per hour + 25% casual loading + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay

We are looking for a Support Worker to work casually across our Home Care Packages program.
Home Care Packages responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality individualised support and assist our older adult clients, supporting them to maintain and develop their independence so that they can lead enriching and fulfilling lives.
• Follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support and support with personal care in the client's home.
• Assisting with transportation to attend appointments.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information* please contact Alex Johnson at [email protected] or on 1300 172 951. 
*No applications sent directly to the hiring manager will be considered, you will need to click 'I'm interested' to apply.*

Who we are looking for
If you have experience working as a Support Worker, are qualified with a Minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support or related field, and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

• Minimum Cert III Qualification in Aged Care, or Individual Support (must have completed aged care components).
• Experience working with older adults.
• The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
• A valid driver’s licence.

• Bring your creativity to a role with purpose as you help older adults maintain independent and enriching lives.     
• Part-time ongoing position (Tues, Thurs & Fri) based at Golden Wattle House in Healesville.
• $32 - $35ph + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550    

This position will be a part of our Social Activity Group with the key focus being to work alongside older people whilst in the supported social activity group to enable their identified needs and goals to be fulfilled, to make decisions and choices about their own lives, to facilitate their access and participation in their community, and to remain living in their homes independently.

Although a typical day might be hard to come across, you will regularly be engaging with the clients in groups on outings or in our centre as they challenge their minds in a variety of activities or even at a simple gathering sharing stories.

Social Activity Group responsibilities:

• Assist and work alongside older people whilst in a supported group to enable their identified needs and goals to be fulfilled.
• Encourage and support people to actively participate in planning and feedback forums when making decisions about the service they receive, and ensure activities are responsive to this feedback.
• Regularly engage with clients in groups on outings or in our centre as they challenge their minds in a variety of activities or even at a simple gathering sharing stories.

To view a copy of the full Position Description, click here. Alternatively, for more information please contact Joanne Robinson (Manager - VIC and QLD) at [email protected]

Who we’re looking for
If you have experience working as a Support Worker, are qualified with a Cert III in Aged Care/Individual Support/Community (Aged), and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

• Experience working with older adults.
• A proven ability to communicate effectively.
• The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
• A positive and energetic approach to engaging with your team and clients.
• A valid driver’s licence and willingness to drive a 12 seater bus.

• Flexible work/life balance hours and shifts in Lower North Shore - Casual
• Award rate $36.18 per hour + Super + Paid KM's + Phone Allowance
• Accelerated career progression. Paid Training. Employee Benefits Program with discounts on Food, Clothing, Health and Well Being, Entertainment and more!

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in the Lower North Shore area.

Your day will include:

• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people so they have a safe and beautiful place to live
• Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping 
• Providing social support and transport to lifestyle activities

Why KinCare?

• We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services. 
• Flexible hours close to home as a casual employee.
• Your well-being is our priority! You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.
• Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.
• Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).
• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.
• Paid Km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.
• Free uniform and a shoe allowance.
• Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

What do we look for in a Care Worker? 

• You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer. 
• You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.
• You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.
• You're available to work at least 3 days - Monday - Friday. No night or weekend work here.
• You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help. 

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today!

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we will be performing a National Police Check/Right to Work, functional fitness assessment on your behalf, as well as confirming evidence of COVID vaccination.

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