Allegiance Heart and Home Care – Dandenong VIC
Casual Female Support Worker – Dandenong VIC
Aged Care and Dementia Support | Regular Ongoing Shifts
Allegiance Heart & Home Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Casual Support Worker to provide in-home aged care support to clients in Dandenong and surrounding areas.
This role is suitable for someone who is patient, respectful and confident supporting older people with personal care, daily living activities, meal support, mobility, companionship and general household tasks.
Key responsibilities
Duties will vary according to each client's individual care plan and may include:
Providing welfare and safety checks
Supporting clients with personal care and grooming
Assisting with showering, dressing and continence care
Preparing, heating and serving meals
Encouraging adequate food and fluid intake
Providing medication prompting in accordance with the care plan
Supporting safe mobility within the home
Providing companionship and social support
Using reassurance and gentle redirection where required
Supporting clients to maintain their independence and daily routines
Completing electronic progress notes after every shift
Reporting changes in a client's health, behaviour, mobility or general wellbeing
Following care plans, risk assessments and service instructions
Domestic assistance
Some shifts may also include light domestic assistance, such as:
Laundry
Washing dishes
Vacuuming and mopping
General household tidying
Taking bins out
Changing bed linen
Reporting low household or food supplies
The client's immediate personal care,



safety and wellbeing must always remain the priority.
About you
The ideal applicant will:
Have experience supporting older people, including people living with dementia
Be calm, patient and emotionally reassuring
Communicate clearly and respectfully
Be comfortable providing personal and continence care
Support clients without rushing or forcing participation
Understand the importance of dignity, choice, privacy and independence
Be observant and able to report concerns promptly
Be reliable, punctual and available for regular shifts
Be comfortable working in homes where pets may be present
Be able to complete detailed electronic progress notes
Essential requirements
Applicants must have:
Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or a related qualification
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Current National Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one
Valid Australian working rights
Previous aged care, dementia support or community care experience
A reliable mobile phone for communication and electronic documentation
Availability for regular casual shifts in Dandenong and surrounding areas
A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle are highly desirable.
What we offer
Regular casual shifts
A consistent roster where possible
Support from an experienced Case Manager
Transparent care plans and service instructions
Opportunities to work with multiple clients
Additional shifts in Dandenong and surrounding suburbs
Meaningful work supporting older people to remain safely and independently at home
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