Personal Care Worker

Help in the Home are seeking experienced Personal Care Workers to be part of our care team.

You will assist with providing in home care for clients that may need personal care, respite, general domestic assistance, shopping, social support or accompanying clients to medical appointments. 

Our clients are located in the inner East, inner South East and Bayside areas of Melbourne . Therefore a current drivers license and appropriate motor vehicle are mandatory. 

This is a Permanent Part Time position. You will have regular morning shifts of 5 hours on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the week.

As a Personal Care Worker you will support our clients by providing choice and flexible quality services to meet their unique individual needs, enabling independence and inspiring them to achieve their goals for their individual care needs whilst ensuring a safe environment within our clients’ homes.

You will need to have:

• Minimum Certificate III qualification i.e. Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, Community Services

• At least 2 years' experience working as an in-home Personal Care Worker

• Respect for the privacy and dignity of our clients.

• Encourage and assist our clients to achieve their optimal levels of functioning and independence by following care plans. 

• Working independently and collaboratively with staff and clients

• Contribute to a safe and healthy working environment.

• Building ongoing rapport with our clients and their families.

• Confidence in managing your time effectively, including the ability to work autonomously.

• Excellent communication 

• Successful candidates will be required to provide us with evidence of vaccinations, including Influenza.

• Driver’s license and your own reliable car

• Have (or obtain) a current police check, NDIS Workers Screening Check and Working with Children Check

• A second language would be welcome, but not essential

At Help in the Home our values come F.I.R.S.T. The successful applicant will be Friendly, have Integrity, Reliability, Safety focus and a Teamwork approach. We are seeking a Personal Carer who will make a positive impact on the lives of our clients with a compassionate and supportive approach that empowers our clients’ choices and independence.

What we offer:

• A rewarding career in a growing sector, where you can make a positive difference in the lives of our clients and their families

• Recognition of the valuable work that you do

• Paid training opportunities

• Competitive hourly rates

If you are caring and enthusiastic about others and keen to make a positive difference in someone's life then we want to hear from you! Mature age is not a barrier. 

Interested candidates should apply online with their resume and accompanying cover letter.

If you have any questions please call 9813 8180 (business hours only)