Compassionate Aged Care Support Worker

oandnhealth; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care service provider in Melbourne is seeking reliable aged care support workers. Responsibilities include assisting clients with hygiene, providing emotional support, and performing light domestic duties. Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Individual Support and minimum 2 years of relevant experience. Join a caring team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a support worker/personal carer, preferably in aged care.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling Certificates required.
• Unrestricted Australian working rights and National Police Check needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with hygiene and daily living activities.
• Provide emotional and social support to clients and families.
• Assist with light domestic duties and support medication administration.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal English language skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

We are seeking reliable, empathetic, and caring aged care support workers to assist our clients across Metropolitan Melbourne. Tasks and responsibilities include:

– Assistance with hygiene and ADL’s
– Providing emotional & social support to clients and their families
– Assistance with light domestic duties
– Providing respite opportunities for families
– Supporting medication administration

To ensure success in this role, you should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest for supporting and helping others, whilst maintaining professionalism, dignity, and respect towards clients and their families throughout your interactions.

Qualifications & experience

– Certificate III in Individual Support, or equivalent
– Minimum 2 years professional experience as a support worker/personal carer, preferably in the aged care or community setting
– Current First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling Certificates

Skills
– Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
– Strong written and verbal English language skills
– Ability to work autonomously, within your scope of practice

Other requirements
– Unrestricted Australian working rights
– National Police Check (or willing to obtain)
– Valid Victorian Drivers’ Licence (unrestricted)
– Current fully comprehensive insurance on your private vehicle (may be used for work purposes)

Employee benefits

Interested applicants are invited to submit their application via the Apply Now button below.

If you would like further information or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact Olivia on [phone] or at [e-mail]

What are your work rights in Australia?*

Do you have more than 2 years professional experience in a support worker or similar role?*

Upload your CV (PDF & DOC only) *

Select which of the following accreditations and checks you have * CPR Manual Handling Valid driver's licence National Police Check None