Community Support Assistant - Western Metro

Aged Care Resumes; Melton, Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in aged care is seeking a Community Support Assistant to provide personalized care for older community members. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, transportation, and promoting independence. Ideal candidates are passionate about making a positive impact and possess relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent Salary Packaging benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Passionate about caring for older community members.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Motivated to help clients achieve independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care to help individuals thrive.
• Assist with daily living activities and transportation.
• Support clients in achieving their independence goals.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Passion for caring

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Community Support Assistant - Western Metro

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• Provide personalised care that helps individuals thrive in their daily lives.
• Work opportunities available in Melton, Aintree, Deer Park, Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park, Greenvale and Diggers Rest!
• Benefit from excellent salary packaging!

About the role

As a Community Support Assistant, you will support older community members to live independently and fulfilling lives from their own homes. You will work closely with the at-home care team to understand clients’ individual needs, which may include:

• Transportation assistance
• Use of mobility aids and personal equipment
• Helping clients with activities of daily living
• Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping

About you

You are passionate about caring for older community members and their families, and making a positive difference in their daily lives. You possess clear communication skills to support client engagement and are motivated to help clients achieve their independence goals.

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or a related field
• Valid driver’s license
• First Aid/CPR certification

VMCH values diversity! We encourage applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds and would appreciate knowing if you speak a language other than English.

Why VMCH?

Because our employees make VMCH a great place to work! We offer:

• A positive and supportive workplace culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave

About us

At VMCH, our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a not-for-profit organization, compassion, respect, and inclusion guide us. With over a century of experience, we continue to move forward by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing homes, and fostering growth and learning.

We invite you to apply if you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives.

To work at VMCH, you will need to provide proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of Flu and COVID vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, and comply with Child Safety standards. An International Police Check may also be required.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails, or calls from recruitment agencies.