Personal Care Worker | St Albans

homewell; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Homewell in Melbourne’s northern and western suburbs is seeking an experienced support worker to join our growing care team in St Albans and surrounds. The role covers weekdays, with multiple shifts available.

You will assist clients with daily living activities, provide companionship, transport, and domestic assistance while upholding person-centered care and respecting boundaries. We welcome compassionate, reliable individuals with Cert III or IV in Aged Care or Disability and current checks;

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for building trusting relationships with clients and families.
• Compassionate, people-focused approach with reliable, empathetic bedside manner.
• Medication training is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities including personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Make clients feel safe, heard and respected.
• Provide transport and community access to activities and appointments.
• Provide domestic assistance as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Compassion

Education

Cert III or 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 St Albans and surrounds to join our growing care team.

Work available Mon - Fri.

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
• Providing transport and community access
• 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 allowanceThorough 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!