Caregiver

Dovida Australia; City of Boroondara; On-site; AUD 34,440 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work locally and pay higher than award

Flexible work schedule

In-house training program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dovida Australia is a national provider of high-quality, person-centred home care. As a Caregiver you will offer companionship, assist with daily tasks, and provide person-centred care in clients' homes across Melbourne's Inner East.

You’ll bring kindness, respect and understanding to every interaction while supporting clients to live independently. Join a team that values growth, offers in-house training, flexible schedules, and an Employee Assistance Program, with local work and pay higher

Qualifications

• Have a big heart, patience, and a desire to help improve the lives of seniors and their families.
• Be personable, compassionate, approachable, and able to build relationships.
• Must be located within Melbourne Inner East Suburbs and willing to travel a reasonable distance from client to client.
• Must be available for a minimum of 3 days from Monday to Friday.
• Must have a laptop/tablet and mobile smart phone to be able to navigate through various applications.
• Must have a valid Australian open driver license, access to a reliable car, and have comprehensive car insurance.
• If you speak Greek, we highly encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily tasks to clients in their homes.
• Deliver more complex care with kindness, respect and understanding.
• Support clients to maintain independence and dignity.
• Travel to client locations within Melbourne Inner East as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication skills

Reliability

Travel readiness

Tech literacy

Job description

Dovida is a national provider of high-quality, person-centered home care. We provide a range of services including everyday companionship, domestic assistance, personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, and transport to appointments, shopping, and social outings.

At Dovida, our mission is to support, empower, and uplift individuals by keeping them at the heart of everything we do and every decision about their care. As a Dovida caregiver, you will bring joy, connection, and support to someone's life. You’ll be there to help with their needs, celebrate their uniqueness, and brighten their days. This is work with a purpose, where who you are is at the heart of care.

About the Role

As a Caregiver with Dovida, you’ll provide more than just support to your clients - you will become an essential part of their Circle of Care. Whether it’s assisting with daily tasks, offering companionship, or providing more complex care, you will bring kindness, respect and understanding into their home.

At Dovida, we celebrate what makes you unique and provide the resources you need to grow and thrive. If you’re passionate about making a real impact in the lives of older people or people living with a disability, we’d love for you to join our Dovida family.

Why Become a Dovida Caregiver?

• Work locally and get paid higher than award rates.
• A flexible work schedule that enables you to work hours to suit you either during the day, evening, overnight or at weekends.
• Comprehensive in-house training program for personal development.
• Employee Assistance Program available for all our Caregivers.

About You

• Have a big heart, patience, and a desire to help improve the lives of seniors and their families.
• Be personable, compassionate, approachable, and able to build relationships.
• Must be located within Melbourne Inner East Suburbs and willing to travel a reasonable distance from client to client.
• Must be available for a minimum of 3 days from Monday to Friday.
• Must have a laptop/tablet and mobile smart phone to be able to navigate through various applications.
• Must have a valid Australian open driver license, access to a reliable car, and have comprehensive car insurance.
• If you speak Greek, we highly encourage you to apply!

Applicants must have permanent or temporary rights to work in Australia with no restrictions.