Home Care Support Professional

3 days ago


Colac, Victoria, Australia Colac Otway Shire Council Full time
About Colac Otway Shire Council

We are a highly regarded health and community services sector, committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our shire offers a rewarding lifestyle change and is one of the most picturesque municipalities in Victoria, covering a diverse area from volcanic lakes, craters and plains in the north, through the hinterland forests of the Otway Ranges to the Great Ocean Road coastline.

Our key industrial, commercial and service centre for the shire and surrounding region is Colac, with a population of 12,000. Apollo Bay is the other major urban centre with a permanent population of 1,000 that swells to over 15,000 during the summer season.

Job Description: Home Care Support Professional
  • Support people of all ages and abilities with personal care, domestic tasks, transport, participating in social activities and maintaining community connections; with a focus upon capacity building, restorative care, social inclusion and maintaining or promoting a person's capacity to live as independently and autonomously as possible.
Responsibilities
  1. Providing in-home and community-based support for personal care, respite support and domestic duties.
  2. Supporting clients with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping.
  3. Assisting clients with transportation to appointments and social events.
  4. Maintaining accurate records of client interactions and progress.
  5. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support.
Requirements
  • A Victorian Drivers licence and access to a registered, comprehensively insured and roadworthy motor vehicle that can carry passengers.
  • Previous experience working with people of all ages and abilities routine health needs.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work with a diverse range of people and age groups.
  • Clear understanding and ability to implement duty of care and confidentiality principles.
  • Well-developed organisational time management and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this role is $59,904.02 to $61,334.05 per annum pro rata plus superannuation. In addition to the hourly rate, you will be reimbursed for client related travel kilometres. We also offer a job where you can make a real difference and meaningful contribution to people's lives.



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