Home Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

1st Care Community; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Care Community Victoria is seeking an Assistant Care Partner to help older people live safely and independently at home in Melbourne. You will work with a Care Partner to connect clients with services reflecting their goals and cultural needs within Support at Home.

In this role you will build relationships with clients and carers, coordinate services, and support personalised care plans. A second language such as Greek is valued as you contribute to a collaborative, flexible team with

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Aged Care, Community Services, Social Work, Case Management, Allied Health or a related field.
• Experience in care coordination, case management, aged care assessment or community care planning.
• An understanding of person-centred care, reablement and planning around individual goals.
• Clear communication, sound judgement and the ability to organise a caseload with guidance from a Care Partner.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening or National Police Check, as applicable, or willingness to obtain.
• A second language, particularly Greek, is highly regarded.
• Join a supportive team with flexible work arrangements, training in the Support at Home reablement approach and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful relationships with clients, families and carers, listening to what matters to each person.
• Assist the Care Partner to identify needs and goals, and prepare and review personalised support plans.
• Coordinate services and communicate with support workers, allied health professionals and other providers.
• Encourage reablement by helping clients maintain their abilities and participate in daily life.
• Monitor wellbeing, report changes or concerns to the Care Partner, and assist with referrals and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate case notes and service records while respecting consent, privacy and choice.

Skills

Care coordination

Case management

Aged care

Communication

Education

A relevant qualification in Aged Care or related field

Job description

1st Care Community Victoria is seeking an Assistant Care Partner to help older people live safely and independently at home in Melbourne. You will work with a Care Partner to connect clients with services reflecting their goals and cultural needs within Support at Home.

In this role you will build relationships with clients and carers, coordinate services, and support personalised care plans. A second language such as Greek is valued as you contribute to a collaborative, flexible team with