Community Care Worker

About the role
As a part-time Community Care Worker, you will provide assistance to our Home Care Clients to maintain and improve their life, by providing of a range of direct practical assistance in their homes.

The City is seeking candidates from all regions of the Geelong area, but have a particular need for people in the Bellarine region (Leopold, Curlewis, Clifton Springs, Drysdale, Portarlington, St Leonards, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads)

Work type: Permanent Part-Time (15 - 25hrs per week)
Classification: Band 2 $34.73 per hour + super

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform general housework and cleaning
• Meal preparation
• Personal care tasks including personal grooming
• Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
• Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience providing personal care, domestic and household activities to people who are ageing, live with disability or mental illness. You will also:

• Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged) or equivalent
• Have a current First Aid Level 2, including CPR module
• Have a current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle
• Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• Be physically able to carry out a range of household duties
• Have availability of 3 week days or greater
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Pre Employment Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

We are the City
From parks to offices, childcare centres to works depots, leisure facilities to the Wool Museum and waterfront, our team plays a vital role in shaping our vibrant and growing community. Our community counts on us to get the essentials right while looking for ways to go beyond. By listening, collaborating, and focusing on sustainability, we strive to do the basics brilliantly and create a lasting impact. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, join us in shaping the future of Geelong.

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries
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Enquiries: Enquiries: Sue Brew - Team Leader Community Care | *****@geelongcity.vic.gov.au 

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