Home Care Support Worker

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra; Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone allowance

Travel allowance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Job summary

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra (MCCI) seeks compassionate Home Care Support Workers to assist older people in their homes and community in Fyshwick ACT and surrounding areas.

You will provide practical and social support, including domestic tasks, personal care and transport assistance, helping clients stay independent with dignity. A pre-employment fitness assessment may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or similar support role.
• Understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical capacity to perform duties and lift up to 5 kg.
• Willingness to travel between client locations.
• Fluency in a second language is valued.
• Certificate III in IS/Community Services or related qualification.
• Current First Aid or willingness to obtain one.
• Own comprehensively insured vehicle and smartphone access.

Responsibilities

• Domestic assistance: cleaning and laundry.
• Personal care: bathing, dressing.
• Social support: errands and social outings.
• Transport: accompany to medical appointments and outings.
• Support independence and mobility.

Skills

Experience in home care

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Fluency in another language

First Aid certificate

Own vehicle

Smartphone access

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or related

Tools

In-home care equipment

Job description

Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra – Fyshwick ACT

Work availability - Monday to Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm

Make a difference in the lives of older people while working in a diverse and supportive organisation.

Are you passionate about supporting older people to live independently and with dignity?

Would you like to work for an organisation that values cultural diversity, inclusion and respect?

MCCI is seeking compassionate and reliable Home Care Support Workers to provide quality in-home care and support to older people in our community.

What We Offer

• A highly supportive and inclusive team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to meet and support people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Phone and travel allowances
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their family members

About the Role

As a Home Care Support Worker, you will provide practical, personal and social support to older people in their homes and the community.

Duties may include:

• Domestic assistance: vacuuming, dusting, mopping, cleaning bathrooms, laundry and changing bed linen
• Personal care: assisting with bathing, dressing and undressing
• Social support: shopping, meal preparation and social outings
• Transport: assisting clients to attend medical appointments and outings
• Supporting clients with mobility and maintaining their independence

This is a hands-on, physically demanding role. You must be able to safely perform personal care and household duties, follow manual handling practices, walk upstairs and lift items weighing up to 5 kg. The role may also require you to lift a wheelchair in and out of a vehicle.

You must be willing and able to travel between client locations. A pre-employment fitness medical clearance may be required to confirm your suitability for the role.

About You

You are compassionate, reliable and committed to supporting older people.

You will have:

• Experience working in home care or a similar support role
• An understanding of culturally and linguistically diverse communities
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The physical capacity to safely perform the duties of the role
• Flexibility and willingness to travel between client locations
• Fluency in a second language is highly regarded but not essential.
• Certificate III in Individual Support, Community Services or a related qualification
• Experience providing in-home care
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Own comprehensively insured motor vehicle
• Access to and ability to use a smartphone
• Flexibility and availability to work

About MCCI

MCCI is a non-profit charity supporting multicultural communities across the Illawarra-Shoalhaven and ACT-Queanbeyan regions.

With a diverse team of 300 staff and volunteers who speak 60 languages, we deliver a wide range of services for older people and their carers, people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, young people, and families.

MCCI is committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace where all people are valued and have equal access to opportunities to reach their full potential. We are also committed to creating a child safe organisation where children and young people are safe, supported, respected and empowered.