Care/support Worker

2 days ago

Geelong, Australia HSSO Ltd Full time

Casual & Permanent Part-Time Positions
- Geelong and surrounding areas

Do you want a job where you get more than you give?

Then the role of a care/support worker is for you - on a daily basis using your care, compassion and expertise you will play a key role in supporting older people to maintain quality of life.

**About the Company**

Home Care Careers is brought to you by the Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA), the Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) and Powerhouse Hub (PHH). It’s all part of the Home Care Workforce Support Program - an Australian Government initiative helping older people live at home for longer by creating an additional 13,000 home care workers roles.

**About the role**

As a care/support worker your role will be varied. In this role, you may undertake the following tasks:

- General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning bathroom & kitchen, making beds, hanging up washing etc
- Personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming and toileting (once trained)
- Meal preparation
- Social Support
- Respite
- Transport to appointments and shopping etc

**About you**

People who excel in the support/care worker roles have big hearts, value being able to make a positive difference on a daily basis and are looking for hands-on work that offers variety. If you have any or all the following, a career in home care is the job for you:

- Positive attitude and energy
- Compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated
- Passion for supporting older people
- Strong work ethic
- Respectful, honest, and resilient
- Supportive and encouraging towards others
- Growth mindset, looking to take on challenges and increase their own abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Rapport and relationship-building skills

**Credentials, Trainings, and Certifications**

To work as a support/care worker in home care there are a few basic requirements:

- Police Check
- Working with vulnerable people (as required)
- Driver’s License and access to a vehicle
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willing to undertake)
- Up to date vaccinations including Flu and COVID-19
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (or willing to undertake)
- Have the ‘Right to Work’ in Australia

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 5 per week

**Salary**: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

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