Community Care Worker

Kyhealth; Kyabram; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Casual role

Job summary

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is seeking a Community Care Worker to support frail, aged and disabled clients at home and in the community, helping them maintain independence and quality of life. You will work as part of a team in a rural health service that values empathy, wellbeing and community.

The role emphasizes person-centred care, manual handling, safety, and coordination with KDHS staff, with flexible, casual hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment with a focus on person centred care.
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling duties.
• Ability to follow routine daily work schedules with limited supervision and working knowledge of OH&S responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to role model KDHS values of Empathy, Wellbeing and Community and the “Everyone is a caregiver” philosophy
• Current First Aid (Level II)
• A registered and insured motor vehicle
• Good time management and communication skills both written and verbal
• Be able to demonstrate KDHS values of empathy, wellbeing and community.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to frail, aged and disabled clients at home and in the community.
• Assist clients to maintain skills, independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate within KDHS team to deliver person-centred care.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual handling

OH&S knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III in IS

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Community Care Worker

Primary Health - Community Services

• Causal
• Flexible working arrangements

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

https://www.visitkyabram.com.au/community/

About the Role

Our Community Care Workers provide a range of high quality services aimed providing support and assistance to frail, aged and disabled clients and their carer’s, so that they can maintain their skills, independence and quality of life within their home and community.

About You

• Ability to work in a team environment with a focus on person centred care.
• Physical ability to undertake manual handling duties.
• Ability to follow routine daily work schedules with limited supervision and working knowledge of OH&S responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to role model KDHS values of Empathy, Wellbeing and Community and the “Everyone is a caregiver” philosophy
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or equivalent
• Current First Aid (Level II)
• A registered and insured motor vehicle
• Good time management and communication skills both written and verbal
• Be able to demonstrate KDHS values of empathy, wellbeing and community.
• Computer skills.

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer whereevery employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Mikala Allan, KyCare Coordinatorvia an email [e-mail]

Vaccination against COVID-19and Influenza (where mandated)is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.