Community Services - Home Care - BASScare | Direct Care Worker, Aged Care/Community/Retirement Living
BASSCARE is a trusted Not-for-Profit organisation deliveringintegrated services including Meals on Wheels, residential agedcare, respite care, dementia-specific services, retirement livingand planned activity groups.
We are passionate about supporting older people to remainactive, independent and connected to their communities.
We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable individualsto join our Home Services team. All clients are located within 10kmof Ashburton and Canterbury, so you will travel shortdistances.
Job Role
You will be an integral part of our clients‘ lives,empowering them by:
* Providing support
* Helping them access their community
* Enabling them to live life with independence, choice anddignity in their own homes.
About you
* Looking for a career change! Though have noexperience.
* Re-entering the workforce and have no formal training orexperience.
* An experienced carer looking to join a purpose-drivenorganisation,
You will bring:
* A Caring and compassionate nature
* Basic technology skills including emails and mobile appusage.
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
* Problem-solving skills and adaptability
* A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
* A police check (or willing to obtain)
* First aid and CPR (or willing to obtain)
* Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support orDisability (desirable but not essential – we can supportyou to gain this qualification)
* Second language skills (highly desirable)
Hours of work
* Permanent Part time (20 hours+ per week) rolesavailable.
* Occasional Weekend and evening work may berequired.
Salary and Benefits
* Qualified and experienced staff: $34.59 per hour.
* New entrants to the role: $32.86 per hour
* Access to our generous Not for Profit salary packaging(increase your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 of yourannual salary plus further Meals and Entertainmentbenefits)
* On-going training and development
* Access to our Employee Assist Program (EAP)
* Free Uniform
* Access to our amazing Recognition and Rewardprogram
* Supportive and inclusive team environment
Why Work With BASScare?
BASScare has supported older adults in Boroondara for nearly 70years. We offer a unique blend of aged care including residentialcare and retirement living, dementia services, community servicesand home-based care. Our team is proud to deliver high-qualityservices that promote independence, inclusion and dignity.
How to apply
Attach your resume and your covering letter stating why you area perfect fit for this position.
BASScare would like to thank you for taking the time to submityour application.
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