Blue Star Direct Care Worker

**Reference Number**
- 10400**Position Title**
- Blue Star Direct Care Worker**Employment Type**
- Casual**Organisation**
- SOP Blue Star Support Team**Location**
- Head Office (St Kilda Road)**Enterprise Agreement Classification**
- JCV SCHDHP&S Agreement - Home Care - Level 3, PP1**Hours**
- 20**Position Summary**
- Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs. We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. **_We are proudly celebrating over 175 years of service._**

**Opportunities for qualified Personal Carers in Community Age Care**

**In Home Care**:_Our clients are based in St Kilda, Prahran, South Yarra, Elsternwick, Windsor, Caulfield, Carnegie, Bentleigh, & Surrounding Suburbs._** You will need your own transport and drivers licence**.**

**Your availability to work 20hrs per week between Monday-Sunday will be highly regarded.**

**About the Role**:

- You will provide personal care to our clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.- Provide assistance with a range of personal care including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments
- Support clients to maintain and develop independent living skills and routines in accordance to their Individual Care Plan
- Monitor the physical, social and emotional well-being of the client and report issues
- Be responsible for taking immediate action in an emergency to ensure the safety of elders, staff, and others in the community
- Resolve minor problems/enquires/requests and refer issues to the BlueStar team leaders when required
- Develop an effective, positive and respectful working relationship with our elders respecting cultural values and beliefs

**What you will bring to the role**:

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Essential)
- Current drivers licence and reliable vehcile (Highly Desirable)
- Mobile phone to receive your shifts and fortnightly roster
- Covid-19 Vaccination certificate (3-doses) or medical exemption
- Reliable to work a minimun of 3 days per week or 20hrs (Monday to Sunday)
- Warm and friendly personality, passionate about caring for our elderly clients
- Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish would be highly desirable but not essential

**What Jewish Care promises you**:

- As a valued employee you will receive;- Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging to increase your take home pay
- Flexible working arrangements so you enjoy work/life balance
- Opportunity to be a part of a variety of Jewish Cultural celebrations and learning opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Programs that can support you and your immediate family
- A supportive team culture, with career progression and development
- Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community._
- Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community._

**Selection Criteria**
- Essential: Which days of the week are you available for?- Essential: Do you have full working rights within Australia? (If no, please indicate your working restriction)
- Essential: Do you currently hold a valid police check (less than 6 months old) or are you happy to have Jewish Care Victoria process one on your behalf?- Essential: Where did you see this job advertised? (eg: SEEK, Ethical Jobs, LinkedIn, Gumtree)- Essential: Do you prefer working in Home Care or Residential Aged Care?**Contact Person**
- Natalie Callaghan**Contact Number**
- (03) 8517 5917**Closing Date**
- Open Ended