Home Care Employee - Eastern Metro VIC

Posted:
10/7/2024, 8:39:08 AM

Location(s):
Victoria, Australia ⋅ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Job Description:

Job Description:

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and kind person to join the St Vincent's Virtual & Home (Community) team providing quality care to clients in their own home, ensuring they can remain independent, supported and empowered within their own homes and communities.

On a daily basis you will be:

  • Delivering personal care and support with daily living activities
  • Working collaboratively with the Home Care team to get the best outcomes for individuals
  • Providing social outings and transport services
  • Providing in home respite guided by a Care Plan
  • Monitor and report on changes to client’s health through appropriate protocols
  • Building strong relationships with clients and their families
  • Make a real difference to the lives of others.

Things that work for us:

  • Drivers licence, own vehicle and comprehensive car insurance (essential)
  • Certificate III in Individual Support / Certificate III Aged Care or similar qualification (preferred)
  • Prior experience in Aged Care/Disability capacity (preferred)
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Compassion/Empathy
  • Demonstrate an empathic and caring approach

Things that work for you:

  • Competitive pay rates within industry
  • Paid travel time & kilometres
  • Paid leave loading
  • Flexible hours
  • Paid training & uniforms
  • Access to salary packaging of up to $15,990 to increase your take home pay + access to Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, novated leasing.
  • Access to Fitness Passport (discounted gym and leisure memberships)
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • Company mobile phone provided + access to Company car pool
  • Friendly team environment with a great community care spirit
  • Clinical Support from our Registered Nurses
  • Ability to visibly see your impact on the business and its service

Working at St Vincent’s Health Australia
Our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence underpin all that we do and are demonstrated through our everyday actions, giving our mission and vision life. St Vincent's Health Australia is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader and operator of private hospitals, public hospitals and aged care services in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

At St Vincent’s we value inclusivity and diversity and acknowledge the important of creating a work environment that is welcome, safe, fair and impartial and invite people from all backgrounds to join our caring family.

Reconciliation Action Plan

As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svcs.org.au/people/aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-recruitment

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
 

Interested? Apply today! Or if you have further queries, contact our Talent Team at [email protected].

No agencies please.

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Margaret Heyhoe

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

16 October 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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