Direct Care Worker

11 hours ago

Canterbury, Australia Boroondara Aged Services Society (BASScare) Full time

Community Services - Home Care | Aged Care/Community/Retirement Living- Closing date: 28/09/2024

BASScare is a community based, not-for-profit organisation, providing compassionate care for older people in the Boroondara community for 64 years.

**Home Care** allows older people to live privately with independence and dignity, knowing the best help is on hand from experienced and knowledgeable care professionals.

**Job Role**

We are seeking a number of Support Workers, either experienced staff or those willing to develop their skills to join our growing team.

This is a great opportunity to start working in Aged Care without direct experience, or qualifications as training will be provided. You will travel short distances, as all clients reside within the City of Boroondara.

You will be an integral part of our client’s lives, empowering them by:

- Providing support
- Helping them access their community
- Enabling them to live life with independence, choice and dignity in their own homes.

What a rewarding role

**About you**
- You are looking for a career change Though have no experience.
- You may be re-entering the workforce and have no formal training or experience.
- You’re enthusiastic and passionate about finding new and innovative ways of doing things.
- You have great problem solving skills, you’re comfortable working with change.
- You have good written and verbal English communication skills.
- You have a full driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- A police check - or willing to obtain
- First aid and CPR or willing to obtain.
- You have completed or willing to complete Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or Disability, **however this is not a requirement as we will train you.**

**Hours of work**

Casual and Permanent Part time (20 hours plus a week) roles available. At times there may be weekend and evening work required.

**Salary and Benefits**

New entrants to the role can expect to be paid $32 per hour whilst qualified and experienced staff will be paid $34 per hour.

Access to our generous Not for Profit salary packaging (increase your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 of your annual salary plus further Meals and Entertainment benefits

**Access to full on the job and on-going training and development**
- Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
- Access to our recognition and reward program
- Quarterly social functions
- Supportive and inclusive team environment

**How to apply**

Attach your resume and cover letter, describing why you would like to work in Home Care.

Thank you for your interest in working at BASScare.

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