Community Care Worker

Moonee Valley City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Travel allowance

Mobile phone provided

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking caring individuals to support aged and disability clients in their homes. Duties includeDomestic Assistance, Personal Care, Respite Care, Meal Delivery, and Community Transport, with weekday hours 7:30am–5:00pm.

Applicants should hold relevant certificates and a valid driver’s license; a registered, insured vehicle is required. Training, uniforms, and support services are provided.

Qualifications

• Empathetic and passionate about helping people live independently at home.
• Hold one of the listed certificates in aged or disability care.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a registered, insured vehicle.
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Domestic Assistance
• Personal Care – grooming and personal hygiene
• Respite Care – in home or community access
• Community Meal Delivery
• Community Transport

Skills

Empathetic

Caring attitude

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Certificate in Home and Community Care

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Tools

Driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

• Carry out a range of community care support tasks to support the local community
• Salary commencing at $44.26 per hour (Inclusive of 25% casual loading) plus 11.5% superannuation
• Paid comprehensive training and induction provided
• Travel allowance provided and kilometres travelled between clients
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Mobile Phone provided
• Uniform provided

Aged & Disability Services Department

Council’s Aged & Disability Services department provides a comprehensive range of support services, community linkage, advice and referral to assist residents who are either frail aged, have a disability or who are a primary carer, to remain connected, valued and safe within their chosen communities and within their homes. These services are vital to the quality of life enjoyed by individuals and families within Moonee Valley and operate as part of a complex service system funded through Commonwealth, State and Local government.

The Opportunity

Providing high-quality assistance and support to clients, you will be responsible for the following:

• Domestic Assistance
• Personal Care- Assistance with grooming and personal hygiene
• Respite Care – In home or engage client in community access
• Community Meal Delivery
• Community Transport

You will be working with clients under 65yrs, and over 65yrs with diverse needs and support required. The successful candidates will be inducted and trained in all responsibilities required of the role. Days and hours of service delivery are Monday to Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm.

Certificates, Skills, Experience & Attributes

• We are looking for individuals who are empathetic and passionate about caring for and supporting people to live independently in their own homes.
• Hold a Certificate III in Individual Supportor Certificate III in Aged Care or Certificate IV in Ageing Support or Certificate in Home and Community Care or Certificate IV in Disability Support
• Previous experience in Aged and Disability services is desirable
• Valid driver’s license
• Registered, Road worthy and Insured vehicle
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and CPR

Moonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.

Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.

Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.

Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.

At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyone’s unique skills and attributes.

Our Culture of Inclusion

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.

We don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we'll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.

Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email **@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122.