Southern Migrant And Refugee Centre – Dandenong VIC

Are you a compassionate and caring individual who enjoys supporting older people to live safely and independently in the community, in the comfort of their own home?

Do you speak a language other than English, including Spanish, Dari, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Vietnamese or Turkish?

If yes, look no further, this job is for you. Joining SMRC will give you the opportunity to develop your career while using your energy and skills to make a difference in the lives of people living in our community.

About us

Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) is a community-based agency providing services to migrants and refugees living in the southern region of Melbourne, including the local government areas of City of Greater Dandenong, City of Casey, Shire of Cardinia and surrounding suburbs.

SMRC supports the settlement of newly arrived refugees and provides community-based services for migrants and refugees through in-language social and economic participation and health and wellbeing programs.

The Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre (SMRC) commenced operating in 1993 delivering support services for migrants and refugees in the Southern Region of Melbourne. SMRC is governed by an elected Board of Directors and is a registered charitable organisation.

The organisation is a specialist in providing settlement and community services to culturally and linguistically diverse people dedicated to enabling refugees and migrants to achieve their goals and aspirations.

The workforce teams are divided into Health and Wellbeing, Settlement Services, Diverse Care and Corporate Services to ensure a high impact and client centred service.

The Position

Casual Home Care Worker





The Home Care Worker is responsible for delivering culturally appropriate in-home support to older people with the aim of promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and supporting overall wellbeing in accordance with individual care plans through personalised and respectful care.

Tasks may include but not limited to monitoring and reporting on client health and wellbeing, providing transportation, assisting with domestic tasks, delivering personal care, preparing meals, and supporting health and wellness activities.

Southern Migrant and Refugee Centre are currently seeking suitably qualified Home Care workers who speak one of the following community languages:

Spanish

Dari

Greek

Vietnamese

Turkish

Person Specification

Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Home and Community Care or Disability Service.

Bi- Lingual proficiency other than English including, Spanish, Dari, Italian, Greek, Arabic, Vietnamese or Turkish (essential).

Valid Victorian Driver Licenseand access to a reliable, insured vehicle.

Current First Aid (issued in the past 3 years) and CPR certificate (issued in the past 12 months).

Current Police Check (issued int he past 6 months).

Current Working with Children's Check (Employee).

Current NDIS Check (Employee).

Must have an up-to-date mobile phone capable of downloading and running required applications.

Positive computer skills and the ability to use and access emails and to complete on-line training.

Must be eligible to work in Australia at time of application.

All appointments to the SMRC are subject to the following checks:

Reference checks.

Criminal record check.

Working with Children Check.

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📌 Home Care Worker (City of Greater Dandenong)
🏢 Southern Migrant And Refugee Centre
📍 City of Greater Dandenong