Community Care Worker - Qualified & Unqualified

Colac Otway Shire; Colac; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is recruiting casual Community Care Workers for the Ageing Well team to support older people and vulnerable community members to stay independent and living safely at home in the Colac Otway region. Roles available at Band 2 (Unqualified) and Band 3 (Qualified).

Responsibilities include personal care, domestic tasks, transport, social support, and wellbeing monitoring. A current Victorian Driver Licence and clearances are required, with First Aid desirable for Band 2

Qualifications

• Requires current Victorian Driver Licence.
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Band 2 (Unqualified): First Aid desirable.
• Band 3 (Qualified): Certificate III or IV in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home personal care including assistance with showering, dressing and grooming (Band 3).
• Deliver domestic assistance: cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Assist with shopping and community transport when needed.
• Provide social support and respite care to participate in community activities.
• Monitor client wellbeing and report changes to the Team Leader; maintain records per care plans and standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Person-centred care

Driver Licence

Police Checks

Education

Certificate III/IV in relevant field

Job description

Community Care Worker - Qualified & Unqualified

Community Care Workers (Casual) - Band 2 & Band 3

Ageing Well Services | Colac Otway Shire Council

Do you enjoy making a genuine difference in people's lives? Join our Ageing Well team and help support older people and vulnerable community members to remain independent, connected and living safely in their own homes.

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking compassionate, reliable and community-minded individuals to join our team as Casual Community Care Workers. We have opportunities available at both Band 2 (Unqualified) and Band 3 (Qualified) levels, depending on your skills, experience and qualifications.

About the Role

As a Community Care Worker, you will provide high-quality in-home support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing for our clients. Working across the Colac Otway region, you will support people to continue living safely and confidently in their own homes.

Responsibilities may include:

• Personal care assistance including showering, dressing and grooming (Band 3).


• Domestic assistance including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and household support.


• Shopping assistance and community transport.


• Social support, respite care and assistance to participate in community activities.


• Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting changes to the Team Leader.


• Maintaining accurate records and working in accordance with client care plans and Aged Care Quality Standards.

About You

You will be a caring and adaptable person with a genuine commitment to supporting others.

To be successful you will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• A commitment to client dignity, privacy and person-centred care.


• A current Victorian Driver Licence.


• Current National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Band 2 (Unqualified) Opportunities

Suitable for applicants who have experience caring for others and are looking to commence or build a career in community services. Formal qualifications are not essential, although First Aid is desirable.

Band 3 (Qualified) Opportunities

Applicants should hold a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, Community Services or a related qualification, and have experience supporting people with diverse or complex needs.

Salary information: $40.39 to $44.60 per hour plus superannuation

Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.