Aged Care Support Worker

Aged Care Support Worker Grade 2, Casual
- Not-for-profit health organisation, flexible working arrangements
- Collaborative, supportive and highly skilled team

**About Access Health and Community**

We are a not for profit community health organisation, with a proud 150-year history of supporting communities within Melbourne. With caring at our centre, our mission and commitment is to build healthier lives within our communities and to deliver excellent health and community services for all. We have over 300 employees and 200 volunteers who are part of our highly experienced and dedicated team, operating across 18 locations. Our people are the centre of everything we do, making a contribution to the wellbeing of the community every day through their work.

**About the role**

An exciting new opportunity to join our thriving community health care organisation and work within a truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce. As part of the Carer Support Program, we offer flexible in home respite or centre based respite support during the day. Hours are mainly Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. Our qualified staff provide individualised care and support to assist each of our clients (and their carers) to stay active, connected, involved and independent at home.

As a casual Support Worker, you will actively support your regular clients (aged 65 and over) to remain living independently at home and engaging with them in social activities 1:1 and at times within a group setting at our day centre. You will assist clients their basic care needs. You will also provide social support including taking clients on outings to the shops, the bank, a café or, out for a walk. You may be required to travel across the council areas of Yarra, Boroondara and Manningham. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We are seeking male and female support workers and the following languages are desirable: Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hakka.

**What you will be doing**
- Deliver a high standard of in-home and/or centre-based support to clients.
- Enable clients to maintain their well-being and independence
- Deliver high quality personalised care to our valued aged care clients in their own homes
- Collaborate with the team in the development of initial care plan reviews and other client documentation as required
- Assist with continuous improvement by seeking feedback from participants and their carers

**What you will bring**
- Key Selection Criteria_
- Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent and First Aid/CPR certification
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a Support Worker role within an aged, disability or community program
- Experience supporting older adults in the community, including those that have a diagnosis of dementia, or other special needs
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment, with a mature approach to resolving problems and conflict and contribution to shared decision-making
- Experience in undertaking personal care tasks such as meal assist, medication prompting, assistance with hygiene and continence management, supervision to mobilise
- Experience using Microsoft packages
- A Victorian driver’s license and comprehensively insured vehicle

**Attributes**
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
- Demonstrated behaviours consistent with Access Health and Community values.

**Access Health and Community Culture & Benefits**

At Access Health and Community, we offer more than just a fulfilling career: - we provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share a common commitment and passion to make a positive impact, and we believe that this shared ethos creates a range of benefits for all who work with us. From opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging, our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Come join us and experience the rewards of a career where you truly make a difference.
- ** **A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
- A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
- An authentic focus on staff wellbeing and health
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A commitment to ongoing professional Development and career growth
- Paid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Annual leave Loading
- A truly supportive and valued based culture and engaged workforce
- A culture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thrive
- Commitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditions
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