Personal Care Worker | Ivanhoe

Kinyara Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Flexible shifts

Induction program

Employee referral program - $500

Job summary

Homewell is seeking an experienced support worker to join our Melbourne-based in-home care team. The role focuses on assisting clients with daily living activities, providing companionship, and supporting clients to be included in decisions about food, routines and supports.

We welcome caring, friendly individuals with strong communication skills, a Cert III/IV in Aged Care or Disability, and related safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Communication skills and compassionate, people-focused approach.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check are required or desirable.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are desirable.
• Reliable transport with Victorian Driver Licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities including personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Ensure clients feel safe, heard and respected.
• Involve clients in decisions about food, routines and supports.
• Provide transport and community access; prepare for appointments.
• Provide domestic assistance as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

In-home care experience

Education

Cert III/IV in Aged Care or Disability

Job description

About Us

Derived from humble beginnings, Homewell is a boutique in-home care provider servicing NDIS and ageing clients in Melbourne's North & West that is now branching out to the Eastern Suburbs. We are a dedicated team of passionate professionals; all committed to our mission - including a responsive and caring rostering team. We offer a supportive and flexible work environment where we encourage ongoing development and learning without losing the essence of a person-centered approach. Join us and you will have an opportunity to create positive impact within your local community.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced support worker in Ivanhoe to join our growing care team.

Some of your tasks will include:

• Assisting clients/participants with daily living activities (including personal care)
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Making the client feel safe, heard and respected
• Making sure the clients is included in decision-making about food, routines, and supports
• Providing transport and community access; making clear preparation before appointments or unfamiliar activities
• Provide domestic assistance as needed

About You

We are seeking caring, friendly, compassionate, people-focused individuals with strong communication skills who want a career that truly makes a difference in the lives of others. You will also have:

• Cert III or IV in Aged Care or Disability (required)
• Medication trained (desirable)
• Experience with complex care in disability
• Understanding of professional boundaries within the support work scope
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Your own reliable transport with comprehensive insurance and a Victorian Driver License

Why Join Us?

We Offer:

• Employee referral program - $500 if you refer someone from your network
• Supportive, caring and inclusive environment – taking care of our carers!
• Opportunities to grow in your role and career - complex mental health clients, 24/7 clients and more!
• 24-hour phone support available whilst on shift
• Travel allowance
• Thorough on-boarding and induction program
• A variety of shifts including long and short shifts
• Part time and casual contracts on offer
• A diverse workforce with team members of all different walks of life!