Community Support Assistant - Ballarat
- Provide personalised care and support to ageing clients in their homes.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, social support, and personal care.
- Work collaboratively to ensure a safe and positive environment for clients.
- Provide meaningful care to clients inside their own homes
- Minimum of 3 days of availability (Monday - Friday 8am-4pm)
- Support clients in Ballarat 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.
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Highly focused on person-centred care, the support you provide will assist with ensuring a safe and positive environment for our clients and your colleagues. The collaboration and motivation you provide will work to ensure the care we provide is even more exceptional!
What’s required
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, Home & Community Care, or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, client-focused approach.
- Strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting client independence.
- Team-focused and supportive of colleagues.
- Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to client needs.
- Current National Police Check and Australian work rights.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence and access to a registered, insured vehicle (comprehensive).
- Commitment to compliance, mandatory training, and VMCH values.
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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