Home Care Support Workers - Alpine

Due to high demand, we are seeking an enthusiastic community-focused person who want to make a difference by connecting and supporting older people within the Alpine Shire towns of Bright, Myrtleford and Mount Beauty.

 About this Role

• You will provide compassionate home-based care by building trust and taking the lead to support individuals to live as independently as possible at home and stay connected to their community.
• Individual care that is tailored to suit the personal needs of our individual clients. 

Duties

• Provide personal care to our clients including assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility.
• Provide general home support and light housekeeping duties, assistance with meal preparations, and companionship.
• Provide incidental transport to appointments, shopping and social outings.

Skills & Experience

• Possess exceptional communication skills, can-do attitude, empathy for and an understanding of the needs of the elderly.
• Have patience, and a desire to help improve the lives of seniors and their families.
• Be personable, compassionate, approachable and able to build relationships with each of your clients.
• Be reliable, responsive, efficient, confident and proactive.
• Value and enjoy the company of older people.

Preferred Requirements

• Have access to a reliable car, and comprehensive car insurance.
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or have a Right to Work in Australia.

Applications

• For enquiries about the role please contact Amanda Bevilacqua at 0448 476 692 or amanda.bevilacqua@alpinehealth.org.au
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. As per the Department of Health guidelines, Alpine Health recommends that employee's remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.alpinehealth.org.au/careers/jobs
• Applications should address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD.
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key criteria.
• Applications are assessed upon receipt & close 5 December 2024