AddressSoutheast Office (Keysborough)
Community Care & Support Worker
Part Time – Rosebud and Surrounding areas
- Competitive pay rates: $27.73-$29.75 p/hr (dependant on qualifications) + super
- We pay your hourly rate whilst you travel between clients!
- Generous kilometre reimbursement in addition to hourly rate for work related travel
- Access to Salary packaging benefits
- Flexible hours available: morning and afternoon shifts available!
- Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice
- Wintringham will pay for & supply your training courses (First Aid, CPR, medication endorsement etc.)
- Part Time – minimum 15 hours per week (dependent on applicant availability)
- Servicing Rosebud and surrounding areas
- Office based in Keysborough (VIC)
Who are we?
Founded in 1989, Wintringham is a not-for-profit organisation that provides an extensive range of aged care, housing and related support services to elderly men and women who come from a homeless or financially disadvantaged background. We employ over 900 staff and our Community Care programs see our employees assist our clients in their homes and in the community. As an organisation that advocates for social justice, we are committed to upholding our values of options, dignity and rights for our clients as well as our employees.
Your new role
We are currently seeking a flexible and experienced Care & Support Worker to join our team on a Part Time basis for 15 hours minimum per week. You will be working across our community care program based in and around Southeast Melbourne suburbs assisting our clients in their homes. If you are seeking a flexible workplace that caters to your availability and gets you out of an office or facility, then look no further.
We have an array of flexible times available as well as the opportunity to pick up longer/more hours if this suits your lifestyle!
So – what is a day in the life of a Community Care & Support Worker?
No two days will be the same in this fast paced and dynamic role. In your new role, some of the requirements will include:
- Community Support: escorting our clients on community outings e.g. shopping trips, excursions, lunches, appointments
- Transport: escorting our clients to medical and allied health appointments, hospital visits and respite care
- Domestic Support: cleaning, tidying, changing bedding to ensure a safe, clean and sanitized environment for our client
- Personal Care: showering, oral care and continence management
- Medication Assistance: Administering and monitoring medications, assisting with dressings and basic observations
- Food Preparation: preparing, cooking and serving of meals
What we will need from you:
- Completed or commenced studying Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support OR Currently enrolled in 2nd/3rd Year Nursing (EEN/RN)
- Medication endorsement is favourable, but not essential
- Prior experience in Aged or Community Care (preferred but not essential)
- Geographical understanding and willingness to travel to and around Southern Melbourne suburbs
- A non-judgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socio-economic backgrounds
- Personal vehicle and valid license are essential for this role
Wintringham’s response to COVID-19
Client and staff safety is paramount to us at Wintringham. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have and will continue to ensure that our staff are supplied with the resources they need to guarantee they are working in a safe and risk-averse environment. For our office-based staff, we have put in flexible Work From Home arrangements in accordance with the advice from the Department of Health & Chief Health Officer. We have strict COVID-19 policies and procedures to ensure that our staff as well as our clients are kept safe.
How to apply:
For more information about this exciting role, you can view a copy of the Position Description on the Wintringham website
Applications can be made to Janice C (Regional Manager - Community Services – South-eastern Region) via the website.
Please upload your documents in PDF format.
Applications close on Wednesday 19th of October 2022.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.
Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.
Successful candidates will be required to show evidence of having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2022 influenza vaccine prior to commencing employment with Wintringham.
Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
The safety of all older people is paramount and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger,
and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.
