Community Care Worker (Unqualified)

Colac Otway Shire; Colac; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Colac Otway Shire Council is seeking a Casual Community Care Worker (Unqualified) to support older people to live independently in their own homes within Colac Otway Shire. You will provide respectful, person-centred in-home support and assist with daily living activities to maintain independence and dignity.

As part of the Ageing Well team, you will perform duties in clients' homes and the community, including domestic tasks, meal prep, transport and wellbeing checks, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, respectful and customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Current Victorian Driver Licence
• National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to work towards obtaining one)
• Experience providing domestic support, aged care, community care or disability support services will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Domestic assistance including vacuuming, mopping, laundry and bed making
• Basic meal preparation
• Shopping assistance
• Community transport
• Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting any changes to the Team Leader
• Supporting clients in line with individual care plans
• Maintaining accurate records and communication to ensure quality service delivery

Job description

Community Care Worker (Unqualified) Casual

Band 2 | Ageing Well | Colac Otway Shire Council

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently in their own homes? Join our Ageing Well team and make a genuine difference in the lives of community members across Colac Otway Shire.

As a Casual Community Care Worker, you will provide respectful, person-centred in-home support to older people, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

About the Role

Working as part of our Community Services team, you will provide practical support to clients in their homes and within the community. Duties may include:

• Domestic assistance including vacuuming, mopping, laundry and bed making
• Basic meal preparation
• Shopping assistance
• Community transport
• Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting any changes to the Team Leader
• Supporting clients in line with individual care plans
• Maintaining accurate records and communication to ensure quality service delivery

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, respectful and customer-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
• The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• A current Victorian Driver Licence
• A National Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate (or willingness to work towards obtaining one)
• Experience providing domestic support, aged care, community care or disability support services will be highly regarded.

Salary information: $40.39 to $41.36 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.