Support Worker

Job No: BSHC1071910

Location: Melbourne

Employment Status: Full Time (Contract)

Blue Star Homecare is a leading provider of in home lifestyle and social support services in Australia. We are currently searching for disability support professionals that live in the Melbourne Metropolitan area.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
• Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
• Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
• Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
• Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
• Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required

What you will need:

• Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
• Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
• Current and satisfactory Federal Police Check
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
• Smartphone with internet access
• NDIS workers screening check

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• Above award wages
• Career progression
• Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
• Ability to work independently and close to home
• Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
• Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
• Staff recognition programs
• Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff

Further information about the role, including the Selection Criteria, is outlined in the Support Worker Description.

To request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Blue Star Homecare – Western Melbourne Office on 1800 880 990 or email info@bluestarhomecare.org.au

Next steps:

If you would like to join our growing team and become part of our friendly, professional network please apply today.