Part Time Permanent, Casual - Personal Carer - Community Aged Care

PERSONAL CARER with Certificate III in Individual Support will be contacted 

• A $500 retention e-gift card payable ($200 at 1 mths & $300 at 3 mths) via ACCPA*

About the company

Jewish Care Victoria, a not-for-profit organisation, is the largest provider of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria. We are proudly celebrating over 175 years of service.

• Jewish Care employs staff from all cultural and religious backgrounds and provides cultural and spiritual training in the Jewish Ethos.
• Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish will be highly regarded 

About the Role

We are seeking qualified and experienced Personal Carers to support our clients living independently in their own homes. You will travel in your own car to client homes within suburbs surrounding bayside; including St Kilda, Prahran, Windsor, Elstenwick, Balacclava, Caulfield, Carnegie, Bentleigh.

Duties will include assistance with self-care, mobility, general household duties, escorted shopping, and driving clients to appointments and/or social outings. 

Due to increasing client demand, Jewish Care needs a strong network of Personal Carers who can speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew or Yiddish to travel to our client homes using your own car (paid $0.80 cents per kilometre between clients) and we will provide secure employment with access to flexible shifts from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday.

Duties and responsibilities to help people live fulfilling lives at home:

• Provide assistance with personal care including personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning and social activities.
• Support clients to maintain and develop independent living skills in accordance with their Individual Care Plan
• Monitor the physical, social and emotional well-being of the client and report issues 
• Be responsible for taking immediate action in an emergency to ensure the safety of clients, themselves and the community 
• Develop an effective, positive and respectful working relationship with clients respecting cultural values and beliefs

The successful candidate will have the following:

Essential: 

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)
• Victorian drivers licence & reliable vehicle
• Available to work min 20 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Covid-19 Vaccinations (min 2 doses) or medical exemption

Desirable:

• First Aid & CPR Certificate (highly desirable)
• Technology experience using Smartphone to pick up shifts and roster
• Ability to speak Russian, Polish, Hebrew, Yiddish will be highly regarded 

Benefits to you:

• Competitive rates + 25% casual loading + 0.80c/km travel between clients
• Secure employment on a 14 day roster so you can plan ahead
• Not for Profit Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax free 
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family

Our recruitment procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of our clients and you will be required to undertake a Police Check, provide two referees and evidence of three COVID-19 vaccinations.

To Apply

If you would like to apply for this position, click on the 'apply now' button ensuring that you upload your Resume. 

 We look forward to hearing from you.

Development and Culture

We are committed to the professional development of all staff, and provide ongoing opportunities to upgrade staff skill set and expertise. 

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.