Direct Care Workers - Melbourne, Australia - Australian Croatian Community Services (ACCS)

Description

CASUAL/PART TIME
Do you want to work for Australian Croatian Community Services (ACCS), an organisation committed to changing lives and
making a difference to the community? ACCS provides basic and comprehensive in-home care, weekly social support groups
and one off projects related community participation and active ageing. We also offer pre-accredited basic computer courses
and Croatian language classes for adults.

We have several Direct Care Workers positions available across all three regions (South East of Melbourne, North West of
Melbourne and Geelong). All positions commence as casual that potentially can become permanent part time.


Key Responsibilities
Varied duties dependent on client requirements

Assisting clients with personal hygiene and grooming

Assisting clients with housekeeping or other daily errands

Providing companionship and emotional support

Preparing food and feeding clients

Transporting client to appointments and shopping

Transporting clients to our Social Support Group

Providing clients with respite care in their home


Qualifications and essential skills
Minimum of Certificate 3 in Aged Care or Certificate IV Individual Support

Valid work rights in Australia

Current and Clear National Police Check (within 3 years validity)

Current First Aid & CPR certification (or be prepared to obtain)

A passion for client service and caring for elderly people.


Highly Desirable
1-2 years of support work or personal care experience

Australian driver's license

Insured car (comprehensive)

Current manual handling certification

Able to speak Croatian or other European languages


Benefits
Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive 'In the field' continued education program

Established in-home care business and supportive team

Work within the growing field of essential care services

If you believe you are the right person for this position, please send your covering letter addressing selection criteria above,

Only applicants who genuinely meet the criteria above will be considered.


For more information please contact:
**Senka Grancieri
**