Community Support Assistant

3 months ago

Ballarat, Australia VMCH Full time

Community Support Assistant

  • Casual opportunities across Castlemaine, Golden Point and Kyneton.
  • Be paid for kilometers and when applicable with shift stacking.
  • Benefit from excellent salary packaging benefits

About the role

As a community support assistant you will be providing one on one support to elderly members of our community to live more fulfilling and independent lives by providing person-centered care. You will be assisting clients in their own home environment, excellent opportunity to build relationships working one on one with regular clients. You will work closely with the at home care team to have an in-depth knowledge of clients individual needs. These needs may include:

  • Personal care (dressing, assist in drying and transfers)
  • Transportation to and from appointments
  • Use of aids and personal equipment

About you

We are looking for a casual Community Support Assistant to join our Homecare team. You will be responsible for providing high quality support to our valued VMCH residents. You will assist them with daily living activities, such as personal care, domestic tasks, and social and recreational activities. You will also promote their health and wellbeing, respect their choices and preferences, and foster positive relationships with them and their families.

What you’ll need to succeed:

  • Current First Aid Certificate and CPR
  • Current Victorian Driver's License and reliable vehicle
  • Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home and Community Care or equivalent
  • Current Police Check
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in providing personal care, domestic assistance, and social support to older people in a community setting
  • Commitment to our mission, vision and values of VMCH
  • Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • A rewarding and meaningful career opportunity with a values-based organisation
  • Flexible working hours and arrangements
  • Competitive remuneration and salary packaging benefits
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Employee assistance program

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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