Home Care Worker

Employment Type : Casual Location : Ballarat Upload with Application : Please upload resume & cover letter Contact : Tobias Duff - Team Leader Where there's life there's Mercy. Where there's care there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs were 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 10000 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. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples traditional Custodians of the Land in which our Head Office is based on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land sea and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many Traditional Lands that we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients residents clients and communities we support. We're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages sexualities genders abilities and cultural backgrounds. 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 peoples physical limitations. The ability to be flexible and adapt to meet clients individual needs. You will also be required to provide evidence of or in the process of obtaining: Certificate III in Home or Aged Care or Certificate IV in Disability Support. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Clearance. First Aid Certificate that includes CPR. Driver Licence. Proof of current influenza vaccination. Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare. Join us and make a meaningful difference in peoples lives - and your career. Key Skills Senior Care Developmental Disabilities Experience Behavior Management Computer Skills Caregiving Home Care Copywriting Child Protective Services Medication Administration Social Work Writing Skills Addiction Counseling Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Please contact us if you would like to find out more or communicate any requirements to ensure we provide you with a fair and equitable interview and selection process. Are you ready to apply for this role Click Apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr