In Home care - Personal Care Worker – Pakenham
* Pakenham and Outer South
* Casual position – Flexible start and finish times
* Paid travel time
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking friendly, caring and client-focused Personal Care Workers to assist our clients in living independently in their own homes. The duties include providing personal care, helping around the home, assisting with meal preparation, and transport to appointments.
About You:
* Empathy, respect, kindness, and reliability
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, or Disability, or completion of first year Bachelor of Nursing studies and First Aid Level 2
* Current driver’s license and your own reliable transport to travel to our client’s home
* A Smartphone
* Ability to relate to older people and flexibility around the changing needs of clients
DESIRABLE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:
* Current WWC Card and an interest in working with children with complex needs
* Current Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check or willingness to apply for an NDIS check
BENEFITS:
* Competitive hourly rate and paid travel time
* Not-for-Profit Salary packaging
* Induction and training provided
* Training opportunities towards obtaining extra qualifications
* Regular rosters to work flexible hours and close to home
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.
All successful applicants will need to have and/or undergo a successful Police Check.
Start making a difference and apply today!
For further information, you can contact Jake at Jacob.hitchcockyoo@mecwacare.org.au.
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