Community Support Assistant - Regional North East
Bring Comfort Home – Join VMCH's Casual Care Team
Your Care, Their Smile – Start Your Journey with VMCH
About the Role
As a Casual Community Support Assistant, you will provide person-centred care to help clients maintain independence and quality of life.
Flexible casual hours (minimum ***** hours per fortnight)
Availability required for at least two weekdays between 7am–6pm
Support clients across regional Victoria, including Wangaratta, Benalla, Killawarra, Oxley and surrounding areas
Here's what you'll be doing:
Assist with personal care and daily living activities
Provide companionship and social support
Help with meal preparation and light household tasks
Transport clients to appointments and outings
About you
You are passionate about caring for older members of our community and making a real difference in their everyday lives. You have clear communication skills to support client engagement and a desire to assist clients in reaching their independence goals.
A big heart and a positive attitude
Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or related field
Valid driver's licence
First Aid and CPR certification
Current Police Check
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.
A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave.
Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.
About us
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren't just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we've been around for over a century, we're always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.
If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you.
To work at VMCH, you will be required to provide proof of work rights and a current Australian Criminal History Check.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Villa Maria Catholic Homes is committed to working in partnership with people of all ages and abilities to help them achieve their individual goals and dreams, remain connected to their communities and enjoy their independence.
As an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, our values including respect, compassion and inclusion guide us to deliver the highest quality services to individuals of all faiths and backgrounds.
We are a Catholic, not-for-profit organisation providing residential aged care, affordable housing options, retirement living, senior support, disability, carer and education services to more than 6,500 people across Victoria and southern New South Wales.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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