Colac Otway Shire Council's Older Persons and Abilities Support Service require additional staff to meet growing service delivery needs, providing in-home and community-based support for personal care, respite support and domestic duties. This service is an integral part of Colac's highly-regarded health and community services sector with good opportunities for a rewarding career path in the Aged and Disability Services field.
The primary objective of this position is to:
- Assist frail older people and people with a disability of all ages; with a focus on domestic chores to maintain client capacity to manage everyday activities in a safe, secure and healthy home environment.
- A holistic person-centred approach to care that promotes wellness and reablement to support the client’s goals.
- All services are provided with collaborative relationships between providers, for the benefit of people using services.
We can offer you a job where you can make a real difference and meaningful contribution to people's lives. You will be appreciated and work with people who value you. Positions may also be offered to students working towards their formal qualifications in the aged care, disability or childcare sector. In addition to the hourly rate you will be reimbursed for client related travel kilometres.
Salary information: $35.35 to $36.39 per hour plus super.
For further information and how to apply:
- Information to be included with your application:
- Letter of application
- Current resume
- Key Selection Criteria Responses
- Submit your application
- Information to be included with your application:
Anne Howard
Chief Executive Officer
Colac Otway Shire Council is a child safe organisation and is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.