About the role
As a part-time Community Care Worker, you will provide assistance to our Home Care Clients to maintain and improve their life, by providing of a range of direct practical assistance in their homes.

There are multiple temporary part time opportunities available for a 12 month duration.

Work type: Temporary Part-Time (12 month fixed term)
Classification: Band 2 $31.78 per hour + super

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform general housework and cleaning
• Meal preparation
• Personal care tasks including personal grooming
• Provide support in maintaining social contacts, emotional health and well-being
• Monitor clients’ health and well-being and report any concerns.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will have experience providing personal care, domestic and household activities to people who are ageing, live with disability or mental illness. You will also:

• Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged) or equivalent
• Have a current First Aid Level 2, including CPR module
• Be willing to undergo a national police check, medical and functional assessments
• Have a current driver’s license, comprehensive insurance and a reliable registered motor vehicle
• Be physically able to carry out a range of household duties
• Have availability of 3 weekdays or greater
• Preferred candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check and a Pre Employment Medical Assessment as part of the recruitment process.

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

Child Safety Responsibilities   
We are committed to being a child-safe organisation and have zero-tolerance for child abuse. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. Please read our Child Safe Standards Management Policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion  
At the City we want a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome and embrace everyone, all people with their own unique experiences, and support and encourage all our employees to do their best work, have equal access to opportunities and a just working environment. For this reason, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability and people of all genders, ages and diverse experience.  

Create our future together at the City of Greater Geelong
Join the City of Greater Geelong, a community-focused workplace on Wadawurrung Country. We deliver over 130 services to our growing population, striving to make our city a great place to live, work, and study. Our central location for Central Geelong-based employees is the Civic Precinct, Wurriki Nyal, a modern, sustainable, and inclusive workplace, along with our outreach locations.

If you're passionate about inclusivity and community, apply now – we’d love to meet you!

We support accessibility and encourage discussions about any adjustments or support you may need during the recruitment process.

Applications and Enquiries

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Position Description

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

Click the Apply button to submit your application or find out more about this opportunity. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at careers@geelongcity.vic.gov.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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