ABOUT US

MiCare is a non-profit providing services to people from a range of diverse backgrounds in the areas of aged care, home care, retirement living and migrant services. We are here for everyone and believe that all people have the right to be respected and their differences celebrated.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Willingness to undertake a police check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Valid drivers licence, comprehensively insured and roadworthy vehicle
• Evidence of current influenza and full Covid-19 vaccinations
• Smartphone, access to computer/device
• Cert II Cleaning (advantageous)

The Home Support Worker (Domestic cleaning) role does not require a Cert III qualification however a Cert II in cleaning would be advantageous and sits within the community home care programs and supports the independence of clients to continue to live in the community. The role will deliver a range of domestic cleaning and unaccompanied shopping services to clients who are assessed as requiring low to high levels of care in and around their own private homes, and sometimes in community establishments. Services are delivered in line with the client’s individual care plan.

• Assist clients with general household cleaning tasks within client homes such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, linen change, laundry, bathroom clean etc
• Unaccompanied shopping and errand
• Transport and community access as required
• Engage and communicate with clients in their home, and other stakeholders such as family members as required
• Monitor and report any physical, emotional or behavioural changes/concerns as per MiCare processes and in a timely manner
• Effective management of communication channels with all stakeholders, including escalating significant events to Service Coordination/Team Leader