Support Worker Aged Care

Aged Care Resumes; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a growing team as a Support Worker, providing essential in-home care to elderly clients. Your role will involve assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and offering emotional support. We seek compassionate individuals with relevant qualifications and experience who are eager to make a difference in the lives of our clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an Aged Care Support Worker.
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home care to elderly clients.
• Assist with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Understanding

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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The Opportunity

We require a Support Worker to join Pearl Home Care Melbourne North East on a casual basis, with potential to consider part time for the right candidate. As our Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to provide in-home care to our culturally and linguistically diverse elderly clients and their families.

You will play a key role in helping our clients maintain their dignity and providing them with services that support them with their health, happiness and independent living, including but not limited to:

• Assisting with personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing
• Meal preparation
• Accompany clients to appointments, social activities or other outings
• Support with domestic assistance/housekeeping and errands
• Emotional support and companionship
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of care provided

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• 3+ years experience as an Aged Care Support Worker
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR
• Greek or Italian speaking highly desirable but not essential
• Current Open Australian Drivers License with a reliable, registered, and comprehensively insured car
• Flu vaccinations (or willingness to obtain)
• Evidence of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations
• Basic computer skills to operate tablet devices
• Willingness to work in diverse settings including community and clients’ homes
• Ability to work independently and report as required to supervisor
• Empathy, patience, understanding and a passion for supporting the elderly

Job Requirements

• Evidence of Australian Work Rights (Birth Certificate, Passport etc.)
• 2 Professional Work Referees
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

How To Apply?

If you are a qualified and experienced Support Worker in the Aged Care industry with a desire to positively impact our elderly community, please hit ‘Quick Apply’ button to apply via Seek.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Does your vehicle have insurance cover for business use?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Aged Care Support Worker?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
• Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?
• Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
• Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?

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