Community Care Worker

About the role

As a Casual Community Care Worker, you will provide assistance to our Home Care Clients to maintain and improve their life, by providing of a range of direct practical assistance in their homes, personal care, meal preparation and medication prompting. The City is seeking candidates with the ability to work across the entire Geelong region and be available to work either Monday to Friday (day shift hours), evenings (4pm – 7pm) or Weekends.

Weekday shifts will perform the following: Perform general housework and cleaning Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns. Evening and Weekend shifts will perform the following: Personal care tasks including personal grooming Meal preparation Medication prompting Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have experience providing personal care, domestic and household activities to people who are ageing, live with disability or mental illness. You will also: Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability or Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Aged Care, HACC, Disability, Community Services or Nursing HLTHPS006 Assist Client with Medication (required for Evening and Weekend shifts) Have a current First Aid Level 2, including CPR module Have a current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle Working with Children's Check (Employee) Be physically able to carry out a range of household duties Have availability of 3 week days or greater Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Pre Employment Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! A career with us We’d love for you to continue your career with the City and set the benchmark for a sustainable, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. With a range of benefits, flexible working options, learning and development opportunities, support services and the opportunity to give back to the community, the City has so much to offer!

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