Blue Star Direct Care Worker

at  Jewish Care Victoria

POSITION SUMMARY

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. Services include Aged Residential Care, Assessment Referral and Individual Support Services, Community Aged Care, Disability, Mental Health, Youth and Family Services and Holocaust Survivors Programs. We take pride in delivering the highest level of service and being an equal opportunity employer. We are proudly celebrating over 175 years of service.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFIED PERSONAL CARERS IN COMMUNITY AGE CARE

In Home Care: Our clients are based in St Kilda, Prahran, South Yarra, Elsternwick, Windsor, Caulfield, Carnegie, Bentleigh, & Surrounding Suburbs. You will need your own transport and drivers licence.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will provide personal care to our clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.

• Provide assistance with a range of personal care including showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, transportation and assistance with shopping and appointments
• Support clients to maintain and develop independent living skills and routines in accordance to their Individual Care Plan
• Monitor the physical, social and emotional well-being of the client and report issues
• Be responsible for taking immediate action in an emergency to ensure the safety of elders, staff, and others in the community
• Resolve minor problems/enquires/requests and refer issues to the BlueStar team leaders when required
• Develop an effective, positive and respectful working relationship with our elders respecting cultural values and beliefs

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Essential)
• Current drivers licence and reliable vehcile (Highly Desirable)
• Mobile phone to receive your shifts and fortnightly roster
• Covid-19 Vaccination certificate (3-doses) or medical exemption
• Reliable to work a minimun of 3 days per week or 20hrs (Monday to Sunday)
• Warm and friendly personality, passionate about caring for our elderly clients
• Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish would be highly desirable but not essential