Personal Care Worker - Community Services
Fronditha Care
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Mulgrave, Victoria
Contract type: Part time
Brief Description
Fronditha Care is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing culturally sensitive aged care for people of all backgrounds for more than 46 years. We provide a wide range of aged care services and programs to support elders and their families.
Through our core values of Respect, Do Right, Bring Joy and Inspire Better, we deliver a Bounty of Care that provides for the cultural, spiritual and health needs the elders in our care. More than 950 people choose to work at Fronditha Care, caring for elders across our 5 residential facilities in Melbourne and Newcastle, in their homes and in the community, across metropolitan Melbourne.
Job Summary
We are looking for committed Community Care Workers to provide compassionate support, enabling seniors to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. This opportunity offers a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while contributing to the well-being of the community. You must be able to travel and have a minimum of three weekday availability.
The Day-to-day Responsibilities
Fronditha Care is driven by our ethos of providing a Bounty of Care that extends to our clients and employees. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace that sets our people up for success and helps them grow in the workplace and in life.
Our Benefits
- Hourly Rate $33.00 - $37.00
- Casual and Part-Time Opportunities
- South East Melbourne locations
- North West Melbourne locations
Fronditha Care is an award-winning not-for-profit aged care provider, specialising in providing culturally sensitive aged care for people of all backgrounds for more than 46 years. We provide a wide range of aged care services and programs to support elders and their families.
Through our core values of Respect, Do Right, Bring Joy and Inspire Better, we deliver a Bounty of Care that provides for the cultural, spiritual and health needs the elders in our care. More than 950 people choose to work at Fronditha Care, caring for elders across our 5 residential facilities in Melbourne and Newcastle, in their homes and in the community, across metropolitan Melbourne.
Job Summary
We are looking for committed Community Care Workers to provide compassionate support, enabling seniors to live independently and with dignity in their own homes. This opportunity offers a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while contributing to the well-being of the community. You must be able to travel and have a minimum of three weekday availability.
The Day-to-day Responsibilities
- Providing compassionate and respectful care to our elderly, including mobility assistance, transportation and activities of daily living.
- Maintain accurate record of care provided and provide timely reports of key client events and any changes to the rostering team.
- Observing the conditions of our elderly and reporting any concerns.
- Encouraging and facilitating care recipients to make their own decisions
- Providing respite care including companionship and conversation.
- Certificate III in Ageing Support (minimum qualification).
- Minimum of six months experience in a similar field.
- Possess a valid Victorian driver’s licence, access to your own vehicle and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage.
- Commitment to delivering quality care to our elderly community.
- Dementia care experienced preferred.
Fronditha Care is driven by our ethos of providing a Bounty of Care that extends to our clients and employees. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace that sets our people up for success and helps them grow in the workplace and in life.
Our Benefits
- Gear up for success: we provide in depth orientation and a comprehensive induction program, including a mentoring program and buddy shifts for new starters to equip you with the right knowledge to excel
- Remuneration: staff are paid in line with EBA agreements including annual pay increases
- Supercharged benefits: unlock salary packaging options up to $15,900 and enjoy a generous $2,650 allowance for meals and entertainment – even on a casual basis!
- Personal growth opportunities: dedicated team of L&D specialists to guide employees on future pathways and communities of practice for clinical care teams
- Employee wellness package: access to our health and wellbeing program including EAP support for personal and professional assistance.
- Culturally inclusive workplace: Access to modern, culturally sensitive facilities and cultural diversity celebrations and events.
- Generous leave entitlements: including six weeks paid Parental leave + superannuation, family violence leave, compassionate leave and carer's leave
- Reward and recognition: Annual Bounty of care awards to honour staff service and dedication.
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