Home and Personal Care Worker

4 weeks ago


Preston, Victoria, Australia Darebin City Council Full time
About the Role
In this role, you will provide essential support to senior clients and their carers, ensuring their independence and well-being. Your responsibilities will include:

• Domestic Assistance: maintaining a clean and safe living environment, including vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, changing bed linen, clothes washing, dusting, and ironing, all in line with the client's service plan.

• Personal Care: assisting with showering, dressing, and grooming, promoting the client's dignity and comfort.

• Shopping Support and Individual Social Support: accompanying clients on community outings, such as shopping trips, excursions, lunches, and appointments, fostering social connections and community engagement.

• Food Preparation: preparing light meals and serving meals, ensuring the client's nutritional needs are met.

• Maintaining Client Independence and Safety: monitoring the client's well-being, reporting any significant changes in health, behavior, or social conditions, and taking proactive steps to ensure their safety and independence.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will require:

• A Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification.

• A Victorian Driver's License.

• A reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle for work use.

• Current Level 2 First Aid/CPR training certification.

• A current Employee Working with Children Card.

Culture
Darebin City Council is a progressive leader in Local Government, passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement, and service excellence. We value diversity and recognize the strength it brings in meeting the needs of our community. We strive to create a positive and supportive work environment that respects and values all employees, promoting dignity and respect in all interactions.

Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, an Employee Assistance Program, a recognition and reward program, and generous paid and unpaid leave options.

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