Aged Care Support Worker - Qualified (Melbourne North Suburbs)
Posted: 13/11/2024
Closing Date: 12/12/2024
Job Type: Casual
Location: Bundoora
Job Category: Community Services and Development
BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.
At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.
We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:
* Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
* Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
* Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
* Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal!
Job Description
Join BallyCara as a Qualified Aged Care Support Worker!
Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of seniors? Join our caring and dedicated team as an Aged Care Support Worker! In this rewarding role, you’ll help clients maintain their independence and live comfortably in their own homes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care, mobility assistance, and help with household tasks.
* Offer social support and promote engagement in community and wellness activities.
* Keep your team leader informed about client needs and progress.
* Assist with transporting clients to appointments and social outings.
* Travel locally between client homes throughout the Redcliffe Peninsula (with paid kilometers).
Desired Skills and Experience
What we are looking for!
* Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, or Community Services, OR current nursing students with completed aged care placements.
* Experience in aged care or community services.
* Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including weekdays, early mornings, and afternoons.
* Looking for people to work in the Mill Park, Craigieburn, Epping. Preston, Broadmeadows, Diamond Creek, Ivanhoe & Greensborough areas.
* Basic computer skills with attention to accurate documentation.
* Ability to work independently while reporting to a supervisor.
* Empathy, patience, and a positive approach to aging.
* Current AustralianOpen Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, National Police Check, first aid and CPR certificates, and up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination status as per government guidelines.
Apply Now!
We offer flexible casual and part-time positions across various locations. If you’re ready to bring warmth, care, and positivity to others’ lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Join the BallyCara team and unlock exciting career opportunities. Submit your application via SEEK today. While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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