Description:
About the role
As a Community Support Assistant, you will be providing support to older members of our community to live independent and fulfilling from the comfort of their own homes. You will work closely with the at home care team to have an in-depth knowledge of clients’ individual needs. These may include:
- Transportation
- Use of mobility aids and personal equipment
- Assisting clients with activities of daily living
- Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping
About you
You have a passion for caring for the older members of our community and their families, whilst making a difference to someone’s everyday life. You have clear communication skills to support client engagement and a desire to assist clients in reaching their independence goals.
- Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or related field
- Valid driver's license
- First Aid/CPR certification
VMCH values diversity! We encourage applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds and would love to know if you speak a language other than English.
Why VMCH?
Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:
- A positive and supportive workplace culture
- Flexible
- Excellent Salary Packaging benefits
- Ongoing professional development
- A competitive salary
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
About us
Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.