Guardian Network is recruiting multiple Support Worker roles in home care (aged care) across metropolitan Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula. Permanent positions available from part-time to full-time.

Why work for Guardian Network?

• Competitive hourly rate
• Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 annually.
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities.
• Work life balance; work close to home.
• Ability to pick up extra shifts.
• Flexible approach to a range of working hours Monday to Sunday.
• Values based leading aged care provider with great workplace culture.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About Us:

At Guardian Network our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their life. We will provide you with ongoing training and education to ensure that your skillsets match the requirements of customers and your career. With a range of services in many locations in metropolitan Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula our staff are committed to high quality services and care.

About the role:

Home Care Workers provide direct personal care and domestic assistance duties, social support and transport as required for customers and respite support.

In this role, you will:

• Ensure that customer's rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily living.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective support to customers, recognise changes in customers’ conditions and escalate observations and concerns in accordance with Guardian Network processes.
• Promote and participate in quality activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with customers, their relatives and friends.
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and expertise.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our customers, enhancing their self-esteem and empowering them to make choices.

This is the place for you if you have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged or Disability) or equivalent. Unqualified workers will also be considered.
• Experience in a home care setting is desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge in community care with a commitment to high standards of care for customers and their families.
• Understanding of client directed care.

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working with Children check.
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations.
• Australian working rights.
• Ability to pass a national police clearance.

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Guardian Network is recruiting for multiple roles and all suitable candidates will be contacted.

For more information or a copy of the position description please contact Brenton Fowler on 03 9116 2405 or [email protected] using the subject line: Support Workers Home Care - Aged Care enquiry via EthicalJobs. We look forward to hearing from you!

• Job Type: Permanent positions available part-time to full-time.
• Salary: $26.48 per hour
• Schedule: Flexible hours

COVID-19 considerations: All support workers are required to wear PPE when attending to clients. In addition, support workers are required to complete COVID-19 screening questions before entering the customers' home.

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Required)

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

For more information, please phone Brenton on 03 9116 2405 for further details.