Support Worker

We are looking for a caring and reliable female (clients choice due to the nature of the care requirements) Support Worker who has experience with Dementia care for our female client in her late 60's living in Fairfield with her husband.

Enjoys social outings, dancing, reading, one on one supports.

Personal Care and need to be highly interactive and social.

We offer Flexibility: where you choose to accept shifts based on your availability.

Hourly Rate + Super + PLSL + Paid both travel time and kilometres + ongoing professional development and supportive team environment + Flexible working hours that make sense for you + 'Refer a friend' Bonus program

We have regular ongoing work, with regular clients, so you will know when and who you will be working with + Work close to home - we don't expect you to travel across town

Task include:

- Personal Care
- Assistance with medication
- Meal Preparation + cooking
- Community Access
- Companionship
- Domestic Assistance

Ideally, you will have some experience in the health sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue.

A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desired but not essential)
- Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle
- Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage time

As a support worker you will be supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
- Qualified support workers will also support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
- Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices
- Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the participant

Absolute In Home Care is an established growing registered service provider supporting individuals across Victoria. Our team strive to meet the unique needs and aspirations of adults and children by providing quality, friendly and reliable support in our participant/client’s homes and community.

To Be Successful:

- NDIS Workers Screening Check, or willing to apply
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Qualification or Previous Experience in Aged Care, Disability or Community Supports

Other Benefits Include:
*Access to Free online training, with certificate awarded after each module completed.

*Superannuation paid on top of you hourly rate

*Your insurance and WorkCover fully covered

*Reward and Recognition Scheme

*Portable Long Service Leave (paid)

*Paid Induction

We have a variety of roles just waiting for great people to join our team. If the above sounds like you and you are seriously looking for work, we want to hear from you.

Please send through a cover letter and resume stating why this is the job for you

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Casual hours: 10-30 per week

**Salary**: $31.00 - $44.00 per hour

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $31.00 - $40.33 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Unlimited annual leave

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends
- On call
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Minimum of x 2 Covid Vaccinations
- Gender status: male, female or other ? Some clients have preferred preference for particular gender based on their particular personal needs.
- Are you 100% committed and genuine about finding a job in the home care sector ?
- Are you a student and currently studying? If yes, what are you studying?
- What are your hours of availability throughout the course of a week?

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence + Reliable Car + Car Insurance (preferred)

Work Location: In person