Personal Care Worker | Oak Park

Homewell; Oak Park; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral program

Travel allowance

On-boarding and induction program

24/7 phone support on shift

Job summary

Homewell in Melbourne's North & West is seeking an experienced support worker to join our Oak Park team, delivering person-centered in-home care to NDIS and ageing clients.

You will assist with daily living activities, provide companionship, support decision-making, transport and domestic help on-site with flexible part-time and casual contracts.

Qualifications

• Cert III or IV in Aged Care or Disability is required
• Medication trained is desirable
• Experience with complex care in disability
• Working with Children Check
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Victorian Driver License and own reliable transport

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Reliable transport

Education

Cert III or IV in Aged Care or Disability

Job description

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 Oak Park 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
• 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!