Community Support Assistant

Wangaratta, VIC, Australia, 3677 Part time

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Provide meaningful care to clients inside their own homesPart-time employment opportunity | Minimum of 4 days of availability (Monday - Friday)Support clients in Wangaratta and surrounding regions

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.

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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 SupportA current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a fully insured (comprehensive), registered vehicle for travel between client homesCurrent - First Aid, CPR & Police checkPrevious experience at an Aged Care facility (desired)Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to older people with understanding, patience and sensitivityStrong commitment to client service and careTeam focused and supportive of colleaguesAble to work without supervisionSelf-motivated and positive in outlookAbility to prioritise and organise to meet timeframesSensitive and able to maintain confidentiality of both colleagues and clientsComputer skills across emails, intranet and working with MS Office

What’s Possible

Rewarding work, within a supportive environment Professional development and career progression opportunities Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay) Flexible, family friendly work culture Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more! Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More About Us

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 4,000-plus staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting 15,000+ people primarily in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria .

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and the necessary screening checks. Kindly note we do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

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