Personal Care Workers - Home and Community Care

Posted 3 days ago

BlueCross are looking for skilled and compassionate personal care workers in Burwood VIC that are interested in working casual or part-time roles.

Location: Burwood VIC
Employment: Casual Part-time
Salary: $40 - $42 per hour
Criteria: Driver's licence Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)

At BlueCross, we aspire to create a ‘new age of living’. Our proud and dedicated Home and Community Care team strives to deliver this vision to our clients within their private residential homes located in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

We are committed to providing our clients with the highest standards of care and we recognise that we need passionate and skilled carers like you to do so!

You will have experience working in the aged care sector as a Carer. You are compassionate and you understand the importance of delivering exceptional holistic care.

We are currently recruiting HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE Personal Carers to service our growing clients the in Eastern suburbs. You will be travelling to our clients private homes to assist them and care for them. Shift types include personal care, home care (domestic assistance either basic tidying up or meal prep) and transport shifts.

You must be willing to travel to and within at least 2 of these council areas -

City of Monash
City of Knox
City of Maroondah
City of Manningham
City of Whitehorse
City of Stonnington
City of Boroondara

We need from you:

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent e.g. Cert III Individual Support, Cert III HACC, Cert IV Disability or nursing qualification or be studying towards one
Experience in aged care, preferably
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including the ability to read and interpret care-plans
MUST HAVE current full or probationary drivers’ license and own, reliable vehicle to travel to our clients homes
Current first aid and CPR or willingness to obtain at own expense
Current police check & NDIS clearance or be willing to obtain
Covid vaccinations (3 doses) and willingness to obtain an annual flu vaccine

What you can expect:

Supportive management
Training & development opportunities
Generous hourly rate + travel allowance (where applicable)

BlueCross provides exceptional person-centred care and services to our culturally, linguistically and socially diverse clients. This is achieved by having a workforce that values and respects diversity in thought and experience in our teams. Accordingly, BlueCross is committed to embracing diversity in our teams and ensuring our workplace is culturally safe, inclusive and equitable.

All people employed at BlueCross are required to undergo pre-employment screening that includes a current Police Record Check.

Benefits & perks

Why people choose to work with BlueCross

A pay rate above industry standards.

Generous travel allowance (where applicable)

Minimum shift length across all Melbourne Suburbs.

A buddy system and a supportive home care team.

Flexible hours around your lifestyle

A study support program to upskill.

Long-term career opportunities.

Continuous learning environment

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