Home Care Worker

If you are interested in this role, please contact us on 5461 0423 or email your resume to hr@mdhs.vic.gov.au. Unqualified entry level roles are available with training support provided to obtain qualification. Home Care Worker – Part Time & Casual Hours Available Classification: Dependant on Qualifications Award: Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025 Are you passionate about making a meaningful different in people's lives? Do you possess a deep understanding of the importance of personalized care? We have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team at MDHS as a Home Care Worker. To provide a safe and effective, pro-active person centred service tailored to each client's needs, goals and preferences in accordance with clients' service plans, you will ensure that client's rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily living. Join our dedicated team of compassionate professionals to make a difference in the lives of those we care for. Training provided to suitable applicants! We are looking for someone with the following qualities: * Embrace and promote the values of MDHS – Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability & Togetherness * Genuine compassion and empathy for others * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Team Player * Client Focused What's in it for you? * Great Working Environment – Join a group of motivated health care professionals with a permanent or casual contract. Opportunity to join the Social Club, offering a wide range of social events and local retail discounts. * Fantastic Earning Potential – Generous Base Salary under the Health & Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers EBA with Salary Packaging available. * Supportive Culture with Continuous Improvement Opportunities – Culture that promotes and embraces the organisational values of GREAT (Genuine, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Togetherness) and encourages and supports employees to engage in professional development with access to the Centre of Inspired Learning and Simulation Lab. Requirements for the role Essential * Satisfactory police check and the right to work permanently in Australia * Current driver's licence * Access to smart phone Desirable * Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate III in Aged Care or a Certificate III in Disability or other related discipline, alternatively training assistance is available * Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain with support * Food handling certificate or willingness to obtain with support Personal Attributes * Ability to build positive relationships with residents and their representatives * Commitment to work collaboratively as a positive and productive team member * Demonstration of integrity, calmness and personal resilience * Commitment to provide person centred customer service * Commitment to a problem solving approach to managing risks * Time management skills to manage own workload to complete tasks within the allocated time Special requirements * Willingness to use own motor vehicle, that must be registered, insured and road worthy, to travel to clients For further information, please contact Cecelia Anderson via canderson@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0423. Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5th May 2024. Applications are to include: - Resume Resume's are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below or can be sent via email to hr@mdhs.vic.gov.au. MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.