Personal Care Worker
5 days ago
- Join Our Team as an In-Home Care Direct Care Worker with Domestic duties
About the Role:
We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Workers to support our clients in living independently at home.
Your responsibilities will include:
- In-home care-based position assisting clients with activities of daily living, including domestic cleaning and personal care.
- Providing domestic assistance throughout the clients' home and meal preparation.
- Supporting community access and transportation to appointments.
Job Details:
- In-Home Care based position
- Casual position - Flexible start and finish times
- Paid travel time
About You:
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability, or first-year Bachelor of Nursing
- First Aid and CPR training
- Valid Victorian Driver's Licence, comprehensive car insurance and reliable transport that you can use to visit our clients' homes
- Availability of at least 2 days a week, during business hours Monday to Friday
A day in the life of a DCW at mecwacare:
As a Direct Care Worker (DCW) in home care, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals maintain their independence and quality of life. Working independently, your day-to-day tasks will vary, making each day unique and rewarding. You might support clients with:
- Daily living, including assistance with meal preparation, personal hygiene and mobility.
- Household domestic assistance, including cleaning and laundry.
- Transport, which may be taking clients Shopping or to appointments.
Throughout your day you may visit multiple clients, spending between hours with each client, depending on their care needs. A Victorian Drivers licence and car with comprehensive insurance is a requirement for this role as you will be travelling between clients' homes, and could also travel with a client to the shops or their appointment.
Overall, your day will be filled with varied tasks and meaningful interactions, all aimed at helping clients live their best lives in the comfort of their own homes.
5 reasons to work at mecwacare:
- Community Impact: mecwacare is dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to the community, making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.
- Diverse Opportunities: The organisation offers a wide range of roles in aged care, disability services, and community support, allowing you to find a position that aligns with your skills and interests, while being able to grow within your career.
- Supportive Environment: mecwacare fosters a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, promoting teamwork and professional development.
- Commitment to Values: The organisation prioritises compassion, respect, and integrity, creating a fulfilling work environment where employees can align their personal values with their professional mission.
- Flexibility: The nature of home care allows for flexible working hours, which can be beneficial for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. At mecwacare, we prioritise accommodating the scheduling preferences of both our staff and clients, while consistently delivering reliable, high-quality care.
About Us:
mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than. 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 3,000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
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