About the role
In this role, you will be providing an opportunity to keep clients living independently and comfortably at home for as long as possible. By providing hands-on support, from installing daily living aids to making home modifications, you'll help prevent unnecessary residential care admissions and enhance the quality of life for both clients and their carers. It’s practical help that truly makes a difference!

Work type: Temporary full time (5-month contract)
Classification: Band 4 $69,560 – 74,316 pa plus super

Key responsibilities include:

• Aid clients in the area of home maintenance tasks which enhances the clients’ ability to remain in their own home.
• Work to Occupational Therapists’ requirements and ensure compliance with Australian Standard 1428 – 1993 “Design Rules for Access by the Disabled”.
• Operate a range of equipment and tools including chain saws, power tools, pipe benders and arc welding equipment.
• Make on-the-spot decisions about alterations in disability aid fitments, and/or maintenance tasks.
• Complete Work schedules and/or rosters within a timely manner.
• Ensure that a range of disability aids are correctly planned, ordered and fitted.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have Building or Carpentry qualification as well as manual Metal Arc Welding 1 (Module NF01 or equivalent) and Level 2 First Aid Certificate. You will also have:

• Several years’ experience in the field of home modification including carpentry, concreting, and welding.
• Knowledge and skills in working with the frail aged, people with dementia, people with disabilities or other complex care needs, their carers and families.
• Proven ability to quote and draft plans.
• Working knowledge of safe work practices in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Agreements.
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a pre-employment medical assessment as part of the recruitment process (funded by the City).

Please note interviews will be held on Monday 2 December 2024.

If this sounds like the role for you, then click apply now! 

Child Safety Responsibilities   
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Diversity and Inclusion  
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Applications and Enquiries

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Enquiries: Andrea Dingley   | Community Care Worker Wellness and Reablement Program Support Lead | adingley@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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