Support Worker

**Looking for a job where you’re truly appreciated and can make a real difference every day?**

Join **Omni-Care** — where you are valued just as much as the **care** you give.

We are currently seeking skilled **compassionate**, and **reliable** Support Workers to provide in-home support to elderly Australians in **Coburg** and surrounding areas.

**What You’ll Be Doing**

As a Support Worker, you’ll help clients **live independently**, **feel respected**, and stay **connected to their community** by assisting with:

- **Complex Personal Care** - Supporting clients with showering, grooming, and daily hygiene routines. You will need to have skill and experience in catheter care and use of ceiling hoists for transfers.
- **Home Cleaning** - Household cleaning and laundry tasks are a **core part of the role**, helping clients maintain a safe and comfortable living environment
- **Meal Preparation** - Cooking simple, nutritious meals for breakfasts, lunches, dinners.
- **Shopping** - Assisting with errands or accompanying clients to the shops
- **Appointments** - Providing transport or escorting clients to medical and other appointments
- **Respite & Social Support** - Engaging clients in **companionship**, social outings or home-based activities
- **Wellbeing Monitoring** - Observing and reporting changes in physical or emotional health

This role involves **travelling between clients homes**, so you'll need your own reliable car. This role requires **minimum availability of: 7-8am start time Monday - Wednesday mornings.** Other availability outside these specified days and times may be considered.

**What’s in It for You**

At Omni-Care, our Support Workers are at the **heart** of everything we do. That’s why we offer:
**Workplace Flexibility & Recognition**
- **Set your weekday availability** - while total hours may vary week to week, your nominated days and times stay consistent to support reliable scheduling
- Minimum 3 full days availability, or part thereof across Mon-Fri.
- **Weekly staff recognition awards**to celebrate your contributions
- **Travel reimbursement**between clients
- **PPE and uniforms provided** for your safety and comfort

**Support, Development & Wellbeing**
- **Regular check-ins, guidance, and ongoing connection** with your mentor and team
- **Access to a 24/7 in-service support line** with after-hours assistance
- **Inclusive, open, and supportive team culture** where you’re valued and heard
- **Paid comprehensive induction**, plus ongoing training and refresher courses
- **Career development opportunities** and support to help you grow in your role

**What You’ll Need**
- A **genuine passion for supporting others** and making a positive impact
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- **Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Disability, or Aging Support**, with accompanying academic transcript _(students nearing completion welcome to apply)_
- **Current Victorian Driver’s License** and reliable, insured vehicle
- **Police Check** or NDIS Worker Screening Check
- **COVID-19 vaccination evidence** (as per public health orders)

**Ready to join a team that truly values you?**
- At Omni-Care we pride ourselves on workplace diversity, without discrimination._

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $42.28 - $76.10 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

- Do you have your own, reliable car?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected Start Date: 16/09/2025