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

• A Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care
• Willingness to undertake a police check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Valid Victorian drivers licence, comprehensively insured and roadworthy vehicle
• Evidence of current influenza and full Covid-19 vaccinations
• Smartphone, access to computer/device

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Personal Care Assistant role 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 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
• Assist clients with personal care needs such as showering, toileting etc
• Accompanied 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