Direct Care Worker - Aged Care Community
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide secure and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
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About the Role
We are seeking Direct Care Workers to join our Community Support Options Team at Monash Health.
Our in-house Direct Care Workforce continues to expand in order to support older people to continue living at home.
We welcome passionate and motivated applicants with excellent communication skills to apply.
The role requires travel across the Casey Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Kingston and Bayside communities.
The service provision involves:
Personal Care: assisting people with personal care needs
Respite: providing carers with a break from their caring role
Home Care: general house cleaning and meal preparation
Transport: Taking clients to appointments and shopping




This is a permanent part time position (up to 60 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday, day shifts only.
About You
You are a suitably qualified and experienced Health Care Worker:
Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care
Committed to delivering consumer centred care & consumer advocacy
Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively
Excellent at communicating with people
Excited to contribute to quality initiatives in our relentless pursuit of excellence
What You Need:
Relevant Qualification - Certificate III ageing or Disability Support or equivalent
Demonstrated experience in Aged Care Community sector is desirable but not essential; as we will train you
Must have own vehicle including fully comprehensive vehicle insurance and road worthy certificate.
Annual vehicle servicing history required thereafter
Well developed time management and organisational skills
Ability to work effectively in a remote and autonomous capacity
What We Offer:
Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your skills & knowledge base
Friendly and supportive culture
Opportunity to experience various teams
Ongoing regular supervision and professional development
Working in a Covid safe delivery model of care
Attractive hourly rates, travel costs reimbursed
In addition,



you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed.
These include:
Reference checks
A clear Police Check conducted within the last three months
A current Victorian Employee Working with Children's Check (or proof of payment for same)
Proof of immunisation
A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made.
As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Charlotte Allen, Supervisor on **************.
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You'll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
WeAreFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.
We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
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📌 Direct Care Worker - Aged Care Community (Victoria)
🏢 Monash Health
📍 Victoria