Live In Carer

seek.com.au; Geelong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Food included

Living expenses covered

Private room and facilities

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a compassionate Live In Carer for a private home in St Albans, VIC 3021. The role involves caring for an 81-year-old gentleman, with accommodation and meals provided; you will live in the home and support daily living and health needs.

Key duties include personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, medication reminders, and companionship. WWVP clearance and Police check are preferred; first aid/CPR knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or disability support
• WWVP clearance or willingness to obtain; police check is preferred
• First Aid and CPR knowledge preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide personal care and companionship
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting support
• Assist with mobility and transfers using safe manual handling
• Prepare and assist with meals; support feeding as required
• Maintain a clean, safe home environment
• Administer medication reminders and monitor health as per plans
• Assist with household tasks: laundry, shopping, light cleaning
• Offer companionship and emotional support to promote wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care documentation and report changes in condition
• Communicate with family, healthcare professionals, and care team
• Respond to client needs during day and evening while living in the home
• Identify and report health, safety or wellbeing concerns
• Support client independence and participation in activities

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Mobility assistance

Manual handling

First Aid/CPR preferred

WWVP clearance or willingness

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Live In Carer to for private home of elderly couple. This is a full-time position based in St Albans, VIC 3021, where you will provide essential support and care to 81 yr old gentleman in need of aged and disability support services. As a Live In Carer, you will play a vital role in providing both practical assistance and emotional support whilst living in their home. The home is exceptionally clean and you are provided room, food and toiletries in addition to salary.

Key responsibilities

• Providing personal care assistance including bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting support to gentleman
• Assisting with mobility and transferring clients safely using appropriate manual handling techniques
• Supporting with meal preparation, cooking and feeding as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic living environment for both yourself and the client
• Administering medication reminders and monitoring health conditions as per care plans
• Assisting with household tasks such as laundry, shopping and light cleaning
• Providing companionship and emotional support to promote social engagement and wellbeing
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of care provided and any changes in client condition
• Communicating effectively with family members, healthcare professionals and the care coordination team
• Responding promptly to client needs during day and evening hours whilst living in the home
• Identifying and reporting any concerns regarding client health, safety or wellbeing
• Supporting clients' independence and encouraging participation in activities and interests

What we're looking for

• Kindness
• First Aid knowledge and CPR knowledge preferred
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) clearance or willingness to obtain. Police check.
• Demonstrated experience in aged care, disability support or similar caregiving roles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients
• Patience, empathy and genuine compassion for vulnerable people
• Physical fitness and ability to assist with mobility and manual handling tasks
• Reliability and commitment to providing consistent, high-quality care
• Problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm in challenging situations
• Knowledge of safe manual handling and infection control practicesFlexibility and adaptability in responding to client needs
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect client privacy
• Valid Australian driver's licence (preferred)

What we offer

• Good salary including accommodation and living expenses
• A very clean household environment
• Food included
• Supportive family members

About us

Man 81, wife 78. Greek speaking.

3 adult children who will be supportive when required for time off.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.