Home Support Worker

4 days ago

Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia Good Works For Australia Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Join a team where compassion meets purpose Working for our home care company, Good Works for Australia, means making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities, seniors, and those recovering from injuries. Every day, you'll provide essential care and support, helping clients regain independence and live comfortably in their own homes. If you're passionate about making lives better, this is where you belong

Casual Position Overview: Home Support Workers help our clients with:
  • Personal care such as showering, grooming, or assistance with dressing.
  • Social support with companionship or attending to the community for appointments or recreational activities.
  • Capacity-building activities to assist with learning new skills or increasing independence.
  • Domestic assistance such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, or light household cleaning and assistance.
  • Recording attendance through a smartphone application, as well as a summary of tasks completed.

Requirements:
Must be available at the minimum:
Monday fortnightly: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday weekly: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Thursday weekly : 12:00pm-8:00pm
Friday mornings (Flexible)

The ideal candidate would be someone who has a positive demeanor and is  proactive in supporting an individual with unique needs and preferences with their daily living activities. It is essential to have experience navigating mental health challenges independently.
Home Support Workers are required to have:
  • National Police Check (Less than a year old if not NDIS Worker Screening Check).
  • Victorian Driver's License.
  • Comprehensively insured, registered, and well-maintained car.
  • Certificate III in Individual Support or a similar discipline.
  • (Aged Care, Disability, Home and Community Care, Personal Assistance).
  • Current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check or Working with Children Check is advantageous.

Remuneration: Good Works for Australia pays SCHADS award wages with the addition of generous allowances pro rata to the jobs attended for the casual rates of a home support worker. Remuneration is divvied into two sections: the base rate for disability and aged care services, and then the allowances and reimbursements.

Selection Criteria:
  • Registered, road-worthy and insured vehicle.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform tasks referred to in the position overview.
  • Alignment with company values.
  • Ability to meet compliance and qualification criteria referred to in requirements.
  • Previous experience in a similar role.

Selection Process:
  • Apply with a CV.
  • Telephone shortlisting and interview.
  • Request for evidence of alignment to the position requirements.
About Good Works For Australia:

Regal Care is a purpose-driven business offering home care services in Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Geelong. . Since 2017, Regal Care has been the preferred provider for many NDIS participants and the reliable home care partner for many others. We are friendly, fast, and focused on our clients. Our reputation for providing quality services is attracting new clients to us every day; we are always looking for great support workers to join us and work with us in their local community.

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