• Permanent part time, based in Bentleigh East
• 30hrs per fortnight, flexible hours. Ideally Tues - Thurs, 9am-2pm
• $33.41 – $36.46/hr (depending on skills and experience)
• + 11.5% Superannuation + Not for Profit Packaging

About us

MiCare is a non-profit providing services to people from a range of diverse backgrounds in the areas of aged care, home care, retirement living and migrant services. We are here for everyone and believe that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Certificate III qualified Social Support Facilitator to join our team and make a valuable contribution in the lives of older persons from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds. You will assist frail and older people to participate in community life and feel socially included through structured, group-based activities that develop, maintain or support independent living and social interaction.

The position is based in Bentleigh East with travel to Glen Waverley and possibly other locations in the Southern Metro region.

About you

• Cantonese speaking, with an understanding of various cultures
• Flexible, caring, patient attitude and an ability to work in a professional and proficient manner
• Knowledge of community aged care services with experience in organising group activities and excursions for elders
• Experience working with frail and/or dementia clients and their families
• Team based approach and ability to work with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent
• Level 2 First Aid and CPR
• Victorian Drivers licence (demonstrated experience in driving a 12 seater bus would be advantageous)
• A police check with no disclosable outcomes, evidence of current influenza and full COVID-19 vaccinations is required

Why MiCare?

• Family friendly work/life balance workplace
• Rewarding and meaningful work
• Save on tax with generous salary packaging benefits for the non-profit sector

For enquiries please contact Lydia Chan on [email protected], using the subject line: Social Support Group Facilitator - Cantonese Speaking enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0405 226 265

A position description is attached.

MiCare is a Child Safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

MiCare says “NO” to Family Violence. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, valued and treated as equals.

MiCare is committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.