ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking Home Care Workers to support our (primarily Aged) clients living at home in Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, Abbotsford, Cremone, North Melbourne, east Melbourne.

This is a rewarding, hands on role that will give you the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our clients by enabling them to live independently at home.

Home Care Workers are responsible for:

• Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team
• Flexible working days and hours
• Mobile phone
• Paid travel time & kilometre allowance

Casual work is currently available Monday to Friday, with some weekend work. Where possible, successful applicants will be rostered to a geographic region to aim to limit travel.

ABOUT YOU:

If you are looking to enter or return to the workforce, seeking a career change,  wanting to supplement your income and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people in your local community  we are keen to hear from you!   To be successful, candidates will also require the following:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Home Care, Individual Support or  equivalent
• Current First Aid Level 2 (HLTAID003) Certificate
• Current Driver’s License and reliable vehicle
• Current Police Check
• Obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check.

•  Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health Home Care Services provides community aged care and disability services to keep people happy, healthy and independent at home. Established in 2006, we are part of Mercy Health, a catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000 year tradition of caring for others, that is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide a range of healthcare services across Australia.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Please submit your CV
• Candidates must have working rights in Australia

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.

CONTACT DETAILS:

• Carla Durante, Team Leader
• CDuarte@mercy.com.au