Community Support Assistant

• 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 youll 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.

Whats required

• Certificate III in Aged Care Individual Support (Aging) or equivalent or Certificate IV in Aged care or Ageing Support
• A current Victorian drivers 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

Whats possible

• Rewarding work within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• 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.

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