Who we are

At EACH, our vision is for a healthy and inclusive community.

Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we're one of the nation's leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for over 40 years. Our services include Community Health, Mental Health, NDIS, Counselling, Support for Older Australians and Family Services.

Who we are looking for

Support for older people involves helping them to live independently, fully, and with dignity. As part of our team based in Lilydale, we are looking for casual Home Care Workers to assist our older adult clients in their homes, helping them to maintain and develop their independence so that they can lead enriching and fulfilling lives.

If you're a Home Care Worker, qualified as either a Cert III in Individual Support/Aged Care, and want to have a positive impact on the lives of older adults, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

Along with your passion for helping others, you will:

• have experience delivering high-quality person-centred support and assistance to individuals that embraces their personal goals and choices, and respects cultural diversity,
• be an effective communicator and natural relationship builder,
• be effective working independently and collaboratively with your team, clients, customers their carers and families, and other service providers, and
• have a demonstrated ability to complete administrative tasks to the required standard and detail to meet quality and reporting requirements.

Ideally you will also have:

• Level 1 First Aid and current CPR certification
• Current state-based Drivers License with registered vehicle and minimum third-party car insurance

What you'll be doing

In line with your commitment to customer care, you will deliver individual support to older adults in the Outer East region of Melbourne.

The support you provide may include:

• following and implementing individual care or service delivery plans for members of our community in their homes,
• providing domestic assistance duties such as cleaning, laundry, bill paying and meal preparation
• assisting with transport to attend appointments,
• helping the person participate in community events or recreational activities and social outings, and
• providing companionship, conversation, and emotional support.

We will work together with your availability to create a regular roster of hours which service our clients across the Outer East regions, primarily across the Yarra Ranges area, with shifts located in the Lilydale, Knox and Maroondah regions.

Who you'll be working with

Reporting into the Team Leader - Older Adult Services, you will be part of a wider team of service coordinators and case managers to effectively support your customer's needs. It's a team full of dynamic and motivated individuals who are passionate in supporting the health and wellbeing of those effected in their communities.

What we offer

EACH is committed to developing our people and you'll be supported to be your best.

We provide:

• Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance
• Casual position - stable hours/roster and 25% casual loading fee on top of base rate
  • E.g. If base rate is $27 + 25% loading = $33.75 per hour
    25 hours per week would earn you = $843.75 weekly gross income
• Engaging, inclusive supportive team
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free income per year
• Up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.

Next steps

We want to know why you would like to come work with EACH and what you can bring to this role. Please attach a cover letter with your resume.

If you'd like more information about the position, please contact, Melaine Vaz - Team Leader - Older Adults at melanie.vaz @ each.com.au.