Casual Support Worker - Ballarat and Grampians
annecto is currently growing their team of Aged Care Support Workers in the Ballarat Area and Grampians Region of Victoria.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: annecto Inc.
Location: Ballarat & Central Highlands
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-7-2173-5049
Fax: +61-3-7267-9978
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Detail information about job Casual Support Worker - Ballarat and Grampians. Terms and conditions vacancy
annecto is a not for profit social purpose organisation, that is all about what's important to people. We are growing our team of Support Workers in Victoria's Grampians Region and Ballarat Area to work in the Community providing in home support. We value diversity and we need people like you.
About the Role
Support Workers are at the forefront delivering quality care services in accordance with the needs of the clients. As a support worker you will undertake a variety of tasks to support clients to continue living at home and accessing their community. Support can be either in the home or in the community.
What you could be doing
In home:
- Assist with personal care tasks such as showering and dressing
- Provide assistance with housework, such as light vacuuming, dusting and mopping of wet areas
- Preparing a meal
- Companionship
In the Community:
- Transport to access their local community to shop or meet up with friends
- Escort to medical and allied health appointments
- Some manual handling with aids
What we need from you:
- A strong desire to help people to remain at home and connected to their community
- A professional outlook and ability to act in a compassionate, non-judgemental manner
- A minimum of 3 days per week (not weekends) Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability Care or higher, or currently studying towards
- A police check that was completed within the last 6 months First Aid completed within the last 6 months
- Current CPR qualifications completed within the last 6 months
- Current drives license and own reliable vehicle
If you speak a community language such as Italian, Greek, Arabic or Vietnamese that would be wonderful but not essential.
Culture
As we grow as an organisation, our purpose is to stay connected to what people want in their lives. We aim to stay grounded in what we do best, connecting our clients to the right people, so they get what they want out of life. We work within communities to listen to peoples stories, and focus on their strengths and potential. We see the same for our employees and as such you will be welcomed with the utmost respect and support to get you started.
Benefits
- Achieve that work/life balance
- A competitive salary
- Work with an organisation that values the individual
- Develop your career with a growing organisation
- Ongoing supervision and training
You should be eligible to work in Australia
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries: Despina Kavnoudias
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Applications Close: 03/08/2018