Direct Care Worker

6 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Jewish Care Victoria Full time

**Direct Care Workers
- 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 driver's 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 license and reliable vehicle (Highly Desirable)
- Mobile phone to receive your shifts and fortnightly roster
- Covid-19 Vaccination certificate or medical exemption
- Reliable to work a minimum 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

**The benefits of working with Jewish Care**
- Generous not-for-profit salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Staff Referral Bonus Program
- Career development & advancement encouraged.
- We want your opinion and your experience. Be heard in your workplace.

If the idea of working with an organisation that values your expertise and has a commitment to the wellbeing of our staff and clients A career you love and an organisation that will nurture your career is simply a click away.
- 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._
- Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process._

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