Aged Care Support Worker

Feros Care; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 44,000; Part time

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Job summary

Feros Care in Bendigo, VIC is seeking a permanent part-time Home Care Assistant to provide personal care, domestic support and companionship across the Bendigo region. You will travel to clients' homes 3–4 days per week between 7:00am and 7:00pm.

Applicants should have a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, a current First Aid certificate, a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel up to 45–60 minutes.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's licence, reliable insured vehicle, willing to travel 45–60 minutes.
• Experience supporting older adults to live independently at home.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support with transcripts; First Aid certificate.
• Australian working rights and ability to obtain National Police Check.
• COVID-19 vaccinations highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful connections with clients and provide personal care, meal prep, mobility support and daily assistance.
• Help keep clients' homes clean, safe and comfortable with domestic tasks.
• Travel to clients' homes across the Bendigo region to support care.

Skills

Personal care

Meal preparation

Mobility support

Domestic assistance

Driving / vehicle use

Communication

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time position offering up to 40 hours per fortnight, with opportunities for additional hours following probation
Remuneration: $36.66 per hour + Super + NFP Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay + $1.01 per kilometre travel reimbursement
Location: Bendigo and Surrounding Areas, VICAvailable to work 3-4 days per week, with service requests between 7:00am and 7:00pm

Who Are Feros Care?

We're Game Changers. Dream Makers. Kindness Champions.

At Feros Care, our purpose is simple and powerful: supporting people to live healthier, happier, and better-connected lives. As a values-driven not-for-profit, we're proud to be recognised locally and internationally for innovation, compassion, and the way we care for our people and the communities we serve

How You'll Support Our Clients

Build meaningful connections with clients through genuine companionship and person-centred care, providing personal care, meal preparation, mobility support and everyday assistance to help maintain their wellbeing, dignity, independence and quality of life

Help keep clients' homes clean, safe and comfortable by providing domestic assistance. Duties include vacuuming, mopping, dusting, laundry, changing bed linen, cleaning kitchens & bathrooms, and general household tidying

Enjoy the freedom and variety of a community-based role, using your own vehicle to support clients in their homes across the vibrant Bendigo region

What Makes You a Great Fit

A valid driver's licence, reliable and insured vehicle, and a willingness to travel up to 45-60 minutes across your local community

Experience supporting older adults to live independently and confidently in their own homes

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent (with transcripts) and current First Aid Certificate

Australian working rights, and ability to complete a Nationally Coordinated Police Check

COVID-19 vaccinations (highly desirable)

Why You’ll Love Working at Feros Care

At Feros Care, we put our people first. You'll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that values wellbeing, growth and work-life balance:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax‑free, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• Make your leave go further with 17.5% annual leave loading and Cultural Leave Days (eligible employees)
• Look after your wellbeing with confidential support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Enjoy lifestyle and wellbeing perks via our ForME platform, including financial tools and exclusive discounts
• Save on health and fitness, with Medibank employee discounts and Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Be rewarded for referrals with a $200 bonus for every successful referral

Feros Care values individuality and welcomes applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

If you have any questions or accessibility needs, we’re here to help!

Please contact Kim Price on 0428 691 *** or **************@feroscare.com.au