Support Worker

If you are looking for your next opportunity as a Community Support Worker, you have found the perfect role.

Our support workers are our most valued employees!

We have openings for you to join our team, in the Richmond and surrounding area. Choose from:

Part Time with 21 guaranteed hours per week. Working days include any 3 days Monday - Friday, with weekends off.

OR

Casual from 10 hours per week. Monday - Friday with potential to work weekends.

Omni-Care is a leading provider of community based Aged Care Services and operate throughout Melbourne. We value your commitment and genuine desire to help people. Our Support Workers have a reputation for being cheerful, enthusiastic and have fantastic communication skills. We are dedicated to delivering excellent client outcomes as well as ensuring the best conditions for our support workers.

What you’ll be doing

As a Support Worker, you will be travelling (within your travel radius of 10 Km’s from home) from client to client assisting with a mixture services including:

· Personal Care - Provide quality shower and grooming care.

· Home Cleaning – General home cleaning tasks.

· Meal preparation – Prepare a fresh nutritious meal.

· Shopping –Escorted and unescorted shopping trips.

· Appointments – Assisting clients to all types of appointments.

· Respite – Community access, social outings and in-home activities.

· Feedback – Report on client Health and Wellbeing.

What’s in it for you

· Making a difference to a person’s life

· All SCHADS award entitlements

· Guaranteed hours.

· Annual Leave

· Personal Leave

· Flexible work schedule

· Paid extensive Induction program

· Paid training programs

· Mentor program

· Support 24/7

· PPE provided

· Weekly recognition awards

· Friendly team culture

What You'll Need

• A genuine commitment and passion for client wellbeing and health outcomes.
• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or Nursing Certificate with accompanying academic transcript.
• Victorian Driver’s License.
• Own a reliable, registered and insured car.
• Minimum availability of 3 days Mon-Fri. Any additional days and times are welcome.
• A valid Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

At Omni-Care we pride ourselves on workplace/workforce diversity, without discrimination.

Students currently studying or nearing completion are welcome and encouraged to apply.

In line with public health orders, Omni-Care requires all staff to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.11 – $67.75 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 21 per week

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

• Penalty rates

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road