Provide meaningful care to clients inside their own homes Generous rates + salary packaging | Minimum of 3 days of availability (Monday - Friday | 8am-4pm) Support clients in Wangaratta and surrounding areas The position As a Community Support Assistant, you will provide personalised care and support to ageing clients within their homes and community. The role focuses on helping clients maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through assistance with daily living activities, social support,
personal care, domestic assistance, and transport services where required. VMCH supports our community and your career. Highly focused on person-centred care, you’ll be across a range of communication strategies to promote positive interpersonal exchanges and interactions.
All while completing accurate records and assisting to create safe and healthy environments for clients. What’s required Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support (Aging) or equivalent, or Certificate IV in Aged care or Ageing Support A current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a fully insured (comprehensive), registered vehicle for travel between client homes Willingness to obtain - First Aid, CPR & Police check Previous experience at an Aged Care facility (desired) Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to older people with understanding,
patience and sensitivity Strong commitment to client service and care Team focused and supportive of colleagues Able to work without supervision Self-motivated and positive in outlook Ability to prioritise and organise to meet timeframes What’s possible Rewarding work, within a supportive environment Professional development and career progression opportunities Market-competitive salary + salary package (with potential for increased take-home pay) Flexible, family friendly work culture Well-being initiatives and paid parental leave Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members, with confidential counselling if ever needed (incl. personal assistance) Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner (optional) Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives More about us VMCH is a for-purpose organisation guided by values of Love, Joy, Hospitality,
Courage, Kindness, Respect, Compassion, and Inclusion. At 54 Victorian sites,
our services support individuals and families to live their very best lives.
Through residential aged care, disability, at-home aged care, retirement living,
affordable housing and specialist education. Please note all applicants to this position require relevant work permits or
Australian residency. NDIS Worker Screening and relevant Police Checks are undertaken at VMCH. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies. For the latest VMCH roles, also visit https://careers.vmch.com.au/jobs/search
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📌 Community Support Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Vmch
📍 Victoria