Home Care Support Workers - Indigo

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 Indigo Shire towns of Beechworth, Rutherglen, Yackandandah & Tangambalanga.

 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 full COVID-19 and influenza vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application.
• 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 3 October 2024.