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SalaryWe are seeking a Personal Care Assistant passionate about supporting elderly clients to continue to live at home
Permanent part time
Ideally at least three days per week
Flexible hours between 8:30am to 4:30pm
Fresh graduates welcome to apply
$27.89 to $30.11/hr (depending on qualifications and experience)
+ 11% Superannuation + Not for Profit Packaging
The role supports older persons living in Lilydale andsurrounding area
About us
MiCare is a non-profit providing services to people from a range of diverse backgrounds in the areas of aged care, Home Care, retirement living and migrant services. We are here for everyone and believe that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.
About the role
You will promote and support elderly clients to continue to live in the community via provision of high quality care services.
- Spend one on one time with a diverse range of clients
- Support the unique needs of each client with varied services from support with Personal Care, light housework, meal preparation, shopping, transport to appointments, community engagement and respite care.
- Safely and respectfully assist with Personal Care and household tasks as outlined in the Clients Care Plan and Task List
- Assist clients with facilitating transport, and community access as required
- Document tasks performed and other relevant information as required by the program guidelines
- Report and document specific client changes and health concerns, or other service delivery issues, to the Service Coordinators/Care Manager
- Work as an effective team member attending all relevant meetings and training sessions
- Support the implementation, adherence and review of a client’s care plan/task list
About you
- Flexible, caring, patient attitude and an ability to work in a professional and proficient manner.
- A true passion and ability to support clients in their home
- Knowledge of the ageing process and of Home Care services and programs
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and report concerns promptly to the service coordinators or care managers
Qualifications
- Cert III in Aged Care or equivalent/higher
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Valid Victorian drivers licence, insured & roadworthy vehicle
- Smartphone, access to computer/device
Why MiCare?
- Flexible work environment
- Generous salary packaging benefits for the non-profit sector
- Employee wellness portal, discounts on shopping, and additional benefits from our default superannuation provider
- MiCare requires a police check with no disclosable outcomes as well as current medicare evidence of influenza and full three Covid-19 vaccinations
If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!
For enquiries please contact Annabel Ang on ***********@micare.com.au or 0458 133 ***
MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.
MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
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