Compassionate Home Support Worker (Part-Time)

Darebin City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Darebin City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Community Support Worker to deliver in-home, person-centred services to older adults. This permanent part-time role offers guaranteed hours and travel across the Darebin municipality to support clients where they need it most.

You'll provide domestic help, personal care, shopping support, light meals, and in-home respite, helping clients stay independent, active and socially connected.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Victorian Drivers licence.
• Own vehicle for work use (comprehensively insured).
• Current Level 2 First Aid/CPR training certificate.
• Current employee Working with Children Card.

Responsibilities

• Domestic assistance: vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, changing bed linen, clothes washing, dusting and ironing in line with the client’s service plan.
• Personal Care: showering, dressing, grooming
• Shopping Support and Individual Social Support: escorting clients on community outings e.g. shopping trips, medical appointments, post office
• Food Preparation: light meal preparation and serving of meals
• In home respite: spending time with clients one-on-one in the home or in community settings
• Maintain client independence and safety: Monitor the well-being of clients and report any significant changes in health, behaviour, social conditions

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Victorian Drivers licence

Current Level 2 First Aid/CPR training certificate

Current employee Working with Children Card

Job description

Darebin City Council in Melbourne is seeking a Community Support Worker to deliver in-home, person-centred services to older adults. This permanent part-time role offers guaranteed hours and travel across the Darebin municipality to support clients where they need it most.

You'll provide domestic help, personal care, shopping support, light meals, and in-home respite, helping clients stay independent, active and socially connected.