Do you want to have a positive impact on people's lives in the community? Care Connect is seeking dedicated Home Care Support Workers to provide in‐home support to our clients in Ringwood and surrounding areas. We have Casual and Part‐Time opportunities available for both qualified support workers and unqualified workers, providing Domestic Assistance and Social Support services.
About Us
Care Connect is an industry‐leading dynamic support provider, proudly a not‐for‐profit organisation. We understand how important it is to remain independent at home. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhances people's quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it.
About The Role
As a Home Care Support Worker, you will deliver a range of essential services including domestic duties (cleaning & laundry), personal grooming & hygiene assistance, medication reminders, food shopping, menu planning, meal preparation and mobility assistance within the home and local community. Most importantly, you will provide care and support to your clients, prioritising their well‐being at all times.
To be successful as a Home Care Support Worker, you will have:
* A fantastic attitude, great active listening skills and genuine interest in helping others
* Certificate III (Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability or Home and Community Care), or Bachelor/Dip of Nursing (or completed first‐year study towards it)
* 3 months paid experience in care work
* Driver's licence and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
* First Aid and CPR certificate (you don't need to have this to apply, but will need them to commence work)
* Excellent communication skills with good spoken and written English; proficiency in other languages would be welcomed
To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights, current Police & Working With Children Checks – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates.
What's in it for you?
* Weekly pay
* Award rates, paid travel time & kilometres, and increase your take‐home pay by accessing NFP Salary Packaging benefits!
* Casual or permanent part‐time positions with guaranteed minimum hours of 16 or 20 hours per week (conditions apply)
* Work/life balance with flexibility of hours and days, and no weekend or evening work
* Work where you live. Care Connect is part of the communities it works in, and you'll be able to stay close to home and contribute to your local community
* Care Connect is committed to your learning and progression with ongoing training and development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health and wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance and wellbeing products.
How To Apply
Are you our next Home Care Superstar? If so, get in touch today! Click Apply Now and attach your current resume – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application.
We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including first nations people, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.
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