Home Care Worker

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Eastern Metro Region

Upload with Application: Resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications

Contact: Jess Travers-Johnson - jtravers-johnson@mercy.com.au
 

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy. 

Where there’s care, there’s You.
 

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our Home Care team feels great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you’ll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it’s all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

At Mercy Health, each moment, no matter how small, truly matters - and as a Home Care Worker, you’ll create cherished moments each day.

You will support our clients to live independently at home by providing personal care, domestic assistance, assisted shopping and meal preparation.

The role offers:

• Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team.

• Flexible working hours.

• Mobile phone.
   

What you’ll bring

You’re reliable, resilient and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are genuinely interested in supporting others and making a difference in your community.
 

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A safe, sensible approach with a practical understanding of people’s physical limitations.

• The ability to be flexible and adapt to meet clients’ individual needs.
   

 We would also love you to have (or in the process of obtaining):

• NDIS Clearance and NDIS Orientation Module Certificate

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

• First Aid Certificate that includes CPR

• Certificate III in Home or Aged Care or Certificate IV in Disability Support.

• Proof of current influenza vaccination.