Address- Support clients living in their own home
- Cert III in Individual Support (required)
- Drivers Licence and reliable car (required)
- Russian speaking (highly regarded)
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking reliable and compassionate high performing, qualified and experienced Personal Carers to become companions to our clients living independently in their own homes in suburbs surrounding St. Kilda, Prahran, Windsor, Caulfield, Carnegie, Bentleigh, Brighton, Bonbeach and Bayside.
Work you own hours ranging from 7.00am to 10.00pm, Monday to Sunday to suit your family/work life on a fortnightly roster so you can plan your days.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with Personal Care including showering, dressing and grooming
- Domestic duties and household chores including washing and ironing, cleaning the bathroom, changing the bed linen and tidying the home
- Accompany the client for walks or engage in conversation
- Take them shopping or to doctor appointments or social engagements
- Social support and preparing to accept visitors into the home
- Develop a positive and respectful working relationship that centres around respecting cultural values and beliefs
ABOUT YOU
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support (mandatory)
- Previous experience in residential Aged Care or Comunity Aged Care
- Victorian Drivers Licence & Reliable Vehicle (mandatory)
- Available to work min 15 hours per week
- Patient, warm and welcoming character
- Predisposition to respecting the wishes of client in regard to the way they wants things done
- Experience in the Jewish Ethos and Shabbos preparation (highly regarded)
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Secure employment on a permanent roster so you can plan ahead
- Not for Profit Salary packaging up to $15,900/$2650 tax free
- Supportive culture with learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family
Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients, and you will be required to undertake a Police Check, provide two referees and evidence of three COVID-19 vaccinations.
To Apply
Click on the 'apply now' button ensuring that you upload your Resume.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that due the high volume of applications for this role, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Culture
Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos. Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients. Relevant screening and police checks will be conducted.
Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.
Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.
Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.
