Community Support Worker- Western Suburbs

Call on Clare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Flexible working hours

Wide range of clients to care for

Tailor-made holistic care and personal

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Call on Clare is seeking a Community Support Worker to provide in-home personal care and support in Melbourne's Western Suburbs. You will help clients stay independent, assisting with daily living tasks and mobility.

The role emphasizes compassionate, client-centered care, coordinating with families and health professionals, and supporting dementia or palliative needs as required. Immediate start with flexible hours available to suit you.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Disability, or Ageing Support required or Diploma in Nursing with placement.
• Minimum of one year experience in similar or care industry.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling Certificate.
• 3 Doses of Covid Vaccine.
• National Police Check or willing to obtain one.
• Victorian Drivers License and own transport with Comprehensive Insurance.
• Working with Children check.
• NDIS Screening Check.
• Medication Administration Module.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering and dressing.
• Offer respite and social support in clients' homes.
• Support clients with exercises and activities and community participation.
• Assist with meal preparation and shopping.
• Transport clients to medical appointments and outings.
• Monitor clients' condition and report changes promptly.
• Provide dementia and palliative care as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate & empathetic

Computer literate

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Disability or Ageing Support

Diploma in Nursing or Nursing student with placement in aged care

Tools

MS Office

Email

App-based rostering systems

Smartphone rostering apps

Job description

Community Support Worker- Western Suburbs

As a Community Support, Personal Care Worker, you will provide support to clients in their own homes allowing clients to stay independent and continue doing what makes them uniquely themselves. We offer an extensive range of home care services and clients needs are centre to the care you will provide.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care including showering and dressing
• Respite and social support in the home and familiar settings
• Assisting clients with exercises and activities and community participation
• Assisting with the preparation of meals including shopping trips
• Transporting clients to doctors appointments and social outings
• Become familiar with the care of clients and recognise changes in clients' conditions and escape observations and concerns
• Dementia care and Palliative Care

About you

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Disability, or Ageing Support, Diploma in Nursing or Nursing student who has completed their placement in Aged care
• Minimum of one year experience in similar or care industry
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach to your work
• Computer literate and able to use MS Office, email, and any app based rostering systems (on smartphone)
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling Certificate
• 3 Doses of Covid Vaccine
• National Police Check or willing to obtain one
• Victorian Drivers License and own transport with Comprehensive Insurance
• Working with Children check
• NDIS Screening Check
• Medication Administration Module

About us

Call on Clare offers a range of home-based support services, enabling our clients to live with dignity and independence in the comfort and security of their own homes. We are a private provider of tailor-made services including in-home care, palliative care, nursing care, and a range of other support services in Melbourne. We have rigorously vetted experienced nurses and carers who share Call on Clare's core values of Compassion, Quality, and Trust. We are available across the greater Melbourne region.

• Immediate start
• Flexible working hours (including AM, PM)
• Provide care to a wide range of people
• Holistic care that is tailor-made and personalised
• Opportunities to grow and develop your skills