Community Support Assistant at VMCH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal care, Meal preparation, Household tasks, Companionship, Social support, Driving, Aged care, Individual support, First aid, CPR, Communication, Task management

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

* Bring Comfort Home – Join VMCH’s Casual Care Team * Do Work That Truly Matters | Every Visit, Every Day * Flexible hours. Meaningful care. Local community impact. About the Role At VMCH, our Home Care Support Workers help people stay independent in their own homes with dignity, respect, and a bit of everyday joy. This is one‑on‑one community care, not facility work. You’ll support clients with daily routines, enjoy meaningful conversations, and help make life at home easier. Wondering what your day will look like? You’ll visit clients in their homes and assist with things like: * Personal care (showering, dressing, grooming) * Meal preparation and light household tasks * Friendly companionship and social support * Driving clients to appointments, shopping or outings * Supporting independence and daily routines What we're offering * Casual role with flexible hours * Shifts available Monday to Friday, between 7am–6pm * Work close to home in Inner South East Melbourne * Ongoing clients and consistent hours * Supportive team and clear communication About you We are looking for caring, reliable individuals who genuinely value the opportunity to support older Australians in living independently and with dignity in their own homes. If you believe kindness and connection can change lives, we’d love to hear from you. Essentials * Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Home & Community Care or (equivalent) * Current Victorian Driver’s licence, up to date car insurance * Ability to follow a set task list for each client * Capacity to perform home care tasks adequately and within guidelines * Willingness to obtain First Aid and CPR certificates * Willingness to obtain a Police check Why VMCH? Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with: * A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. * A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. * A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. * Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance. * Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire. * The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner. * We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community. About us Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage 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. If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you. To work at VMCH, you will be required to provide proof of work rights and a current Australian Criminal History Check. We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one community care to support older Australians with daily routines, personal care, and household tasks in their own homes. Facilitate client independence and social engagement through companionship and assistance with appointments or outings.