Personal Care Worker - Unqualified

Benetas; Shire of Northern Grampians; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Reimbursement 99c per KM

Paid travel time

Job summary

Benetas in Victoria is seeking Support Workers / Home Care Workers to join our team in the Metro North region. You will provide one-on-one in-home care to help older Victorians live comfortably at home, stay connected and supported.

Flexible days and hours are available across Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, with travel between clients and paid travel time. As a not-for-profit employer, we offer salary packaging up to $18,550 to reduce tax, access to training and development, and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation.
• Own vehicle, current drivers' licence, and car insurance to drive between clients’ homes.
• Willingness to travel between clients, up to 4 per day and 10–30 minutes between visits.
• NDIS Clearance and First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily activities such as light cleaning and meal preparation.
• Provide one-on-one care to help clients live their best lives at home.
• Help clients stay connected to their communities through activities they love.
• Unescorted shopping with a provided list.

Skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Respect for diversity

Driving between clients

Willingness to travel

Education

NDIS Clearance

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Job description

• $34.43 per hour
• Paid travel time + 99c per KM reimbursement
• Salary Packaging $18,550 to reduce tax & increase take home pay
• Flexibility to pick days & hours across Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm

Feel empowered to do your best

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Role

We are looking for Support Workers / Home Care Workers to join our team in Metro North region. Our Care Workers in Community, Health and Care provide one-on-one care to help older Victorians live comfortably in their own homes, to stay connected and to feel supported.

• Assist clients with daily activities such as light cleaning and meal preparation assistance
• Work with clients one-on-one within their home to live their best lives and maintain relationships
• Assist clients to keep connected to their communities through activities they love
• Unescorted shopping with a list

Focused on delivering compassionate care, our assistants thrive doing meaningful work, knowing that they are valued. With access to training, growth opportunities, and a supportive team, they have everything they need to be self-motivated and resilient while working in a safe environment.

About You

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation
• Your own vehicle, current drivers' licence, and car insurance, to drive between clients' homes and drive clients as required
• Willingness to travel between clients, sometimes up to 4 clients per day, and up to 10-30 minutes between clients
• NDIS Clearance, First Aid and CPR Certificate or ability to obtain

Why Benetas?

• $34.43 per hour + superannuation
• Paid travel and training time + reimbursement of 99c per KM travelled during work
• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Career Progression - Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards - celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.