Care Worker

Care Worker (Aged Care)

• Melbourne – North and West

• Personal care and assistance, companionship, in-home respite, escorted travel

• 10+ hours per week as casual, with an opportunity to transition to permanent employment

• $39.57 per hour + Allowances (incl travel between clients) + Super

Are you looking to add meaning and purpose to your life by helping senior Australians to remain comfortable, independent, and safe at home?

Are you willing to personally connect and engage with them to enhance their quality of life?

Can you be flexible and adapt to their changing needs and personal preferences?

Do you dream of working with a small, collaborative team that supports your day-to-day activities and longer-term goals?

SereneCare has a rewarding opportunity for a Care Worker who:

•wants to build genuine connections with our valued clients by providing them with exceptional personalised care and assistance

• brings a commonsense approach to every situation, using initiative when required to achieve the best outcome

• shares our core values – trust, respect, commitment, loyalty, and collaboration – and believes these should underpin every encounter with clients and colleagues.

As a Care Worker with SereneCare, you will:

Travel between clients’ homes to provide them with a variety of essential care services in accordance with their care plans. These services may include:

• Personal care (showering and assisting with other personal grooming)

• Light meal preparation

• In-home respite care

• Escorted travel (to and from appointments)

• Shopping assistance (with or without the client)

• Social activities and outings

• Companionship (within the community or home environment)

Provide feedback on the well-being of our clients and valuable input into their care plans.

Enjoy the flexibility to choose the hours you want to work during a typical working day (9.00 am–5.00 pm on weekdays).

Receive practical support from a highly experienced team of like-minded individuals who understand the complexities and challenges of caring for clients.

Access a pathway to progress your career through ongoing training and mentoring.

SereneCare is looking for someone who has:

Essential

• The right to work in Australia

• One or more of the following:

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care/Individual Support

• Certificate III or IV in Home and Community Care

• Certificate IV in Disability

• Successful completion of Bachelor of Nursing Year 1

• Successful completion of Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) Year 1

• A current Level 2 First Aid (including CPR) Certificate or willingness to complete

• A current National Police Check Certificate (valid within three months of commencement with SereneCare)

• A recent Australian Driver’s Licence and a registered, roadworthy vehicle with fully comprehensive car insurance

• Confidence and ability to drive safely in Melbourne traffic

• Proof of up-to-date COVID and flu vaccinations

• Smartphone

• A consistent and regular commitment to work, which is essential to our clients and us

Desirable

• Fluency in a second language other than English

If this sounds like you …

SereneCare would love to hear from you. Please forward your resume and cover letter to *******@serenecare.com.au today.

About Us

SereneCare is an emerging, purpose-driven organisation committed to enriching the lives of senior Australians through the provision of exceptional, personalised, aged-care services and support. We believe motivated, like-minded people who share our passion for aged care are the key to achieving our mission and vision. For more information about us, please visit our website.