Support Worker/Personal Care Worker

Accent Home Care; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Job summary

Accent Home Care is seeking qualified Support Workers and Domestic Assistant Workers in and around Melbourne to join our fast growing, culturally diverse Home Care team. You will support participants to live independently and engage with their community in a meaningful way.

We value reliable, compassionate caregivers with strong communication skills and a willingness to obtain relevant qualifications. Roles require a VIC driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, with paid training and ongoing

Qualifications

• Current VIC driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply.
• Current Police Check less than 12 months old.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with community access and social activities.
• Support participants with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity.
• Maintain accurate records and progress notes.
• Build positive and professional relationships with participants and their families.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Reliability

Patience

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Own vehicle

Individual Support

Disability Support

Willingness to obtain qualifications

Education

Individual Support qualification

Disability Support qualification

Job description

Are you a caring, reliable, and compassionate individual who is passionate about supporting people to live their best lives?

Seeking qualified Support Workers and Domestic Assistant Workers in and around the Clayton, Frankston, Dandenong, Box Hill, Carnegie, Mount Waverley, Doncaster, Springvale areas to join our fast growing and culturally diverse Home Care company.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering participants to achieve their goals, maintain their independence, and actively engage in their community. Every day is different, and your support can have a meaningful impact on someone's life

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and daily living support
• Assist with community access and social activities
• Support participants with household tasks and meal preparation
• Promote independence, choice, and dignity
• Maintain accurate records and progress notes
• Build positive and professional relationships with participants and their families

What we are looking for:

• A genuine passion for helping others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, patience, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Relevant qualifications in, Individual Support, Disability Support, or a willingness to obtain

You’ll also need:

• Current VIC driver’s licence
• Use of own vehicle in sound condition and with comprehensive insurance
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply Balwyn
• Current Police Check less than 12 months old

What we offer:

• Meaningful work that changes lives.
• Paid training, career development and ongoing support.

$15,900 salary packaging per FBT year to significantly reduce your taxable income

About us

Accent Home Care is a division of Tabulam and Templer Homes for the Aged (TTHA) who have been supporting older people for over 50 years.

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact Janine Howard Onboarding and Induction Coordinator 8824 0928.