Aged Care Assistant (Home Support)

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Are you passionate about making a real difference within your community? Are you passionate about supporting individuals in maintaining their independence and dignity at home?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Exciting Permanent and Casual Positions Available Now!

About us:

CO.AS.IT. – Italian Assistance Association – has operated in Australia since 1968 as a charitable institution, strongly committed to the general well-being and the enhancement of the quality of life of the Italian Australian community. We aim to achieve the full potential of our community through the delivery of culturally appropriate services and the promotion of the Italian language, culture and heritage. We engage and empower the Italian Australian community by delivering best practice services and programs in the aged care, education, culture and heritage sectors.

Role Overview:

We are seeking passionate and caring Aged Care Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will provide high-quality support services to clients so they can enjoy a safe and independent life in their own homes and community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting clients with domestic tasks, personal care, transport, meal preparation and other activities of daily living.

• Ensuring that client’s rights, cultural, spiritual and other individual needs are incorporated in all aspects of care and daily living.

• Working within a multidisciplinary team, provide effective support to clients, recognise changes in clients’ conditions and escalate observations and concerns in accordance with CO.AS.IT.’s policies and procedures.

• Promoting and participating in activities, and provide outstanding customer service maintaining friendly, supportive and professional relationships with clients, their relatives and friends.

• Adhering to CO.AS.IT.’s Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines in regard to manual handling and infection control.

• Documenting accurate progress notes which detail activities performed within services and any concerns.

To best support our clients, we are looking for people with:

• Certificate III (Aged Care OR Individual Support), OR Certificate IV (Disability) OR Bach (completed second-year study)/Dip of Nursing.

• A current First Aid and CPR certificate.

• A current Food Safety certificate.

• Valid driver’s license and roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to the evolving needs of clients.

• Excellent customer service skills where the clients’ best interests are the focus .

• Strong understanding of community care and a dedication to delivering high standards for clients and families.

• Experience in a home care setting or providing domestic support is desirable.

• Right to work in Australia.

• Understanding of Italian culture or language (desirable).

What We Offer:

At CO.AS.IT. we are committed to creating an environment where our staff can flourish. We have a deep appreciation for the important work that our Aged Care Assistants do, therefore we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary + Salary packaging (package up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually).

• Permanent staff have access to 5 weeks of annual leave (pro rata for part time) and 15 days of personal leave (pro rata for part time) per annum.

• Career pathways, educations, training opportunities.

• Flexible working hours (minimum 15 hours per week commitment).

• Access to confidential counselling and support service.

• Company mobile phone provided to ensure work-life balance.

• Work close to home in our zoned service locations – Northern, Eastern and Western Suburbs of Melbourne.

• Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team.

At CO.AS.IT., we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equality. We strive to create a supportive environment where everyone feels safe, included, and valued. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you.