Aged Care

**Southern Support Family is focused on delivering home care, home maintenance and allied health services.**
**We also cater for many clients with diverse needs such as the home care package recipients, NDIS participates and those who are culturally & linguistically diverse and those in care facilities.**

We are currently seeking Personal Care Assistants for an immediate start on a casual basis.

Duties Include:

- Assist clients with personal care, toileting and showering support
- Meal preparation (abiding by strict food handling safety guidelines)
- Ensure health and safety laws are adhered to at all times.
- Assisting with cleaning and domestic duties
- Ensure health and safety laws are always adhered to.
- Providing transport assistance and help outside of the home.
- Providing companionship
- Observing and reporting on changes in the health or status of the client
- Domestic support and household tasks
- Cleaning duties, may include but not limited to: (Cleaning floors, cleaning bathrooms, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, washing laundry, doing dishes, ironing clothes and changing bed sheets/towels, make sure the house is cleaned/maintained to a high standard)

About you:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to commit to a variety of shifts.
- Applicants must have a valid police clearance.
- Applicants must have at least 2 doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine.
- Applicants must have a valid driving license and comprehensive vehicle insurance if providing any travel assistance services.
- Certificate III in individual support or higher is preferred for PCA.
- Fluency in English and Greek languages

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Schedule:

- On call

COVID-19 considerations:
It is highly recommended to have at least the first two doses of the Covid19 vaccine.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Reservoir, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Language**:

- Greek (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (required)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person