Community Support Assistant

• 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 be providing support to older members of our community to live independent and fulfilling from the comfort of their own homes. You will work closely with the at home care team to have an in-depth knowledge of clients' individual needs. These may include:

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

About you

You have a passion for caring for the older members of our community and their families, whilst making a difference to someone's everyday life. You have clear communication skills to support client engagement and a desire to assist clients in reaching their independence goals.

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

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.
• 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 toprovide proof of work rights and a current Australian Criminal History Check.

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

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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.

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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