Support Worker/ Home Carer Recruitment Open Day in Traralgon! Join us for our Support Worker/ Home Carer Recruitment Open Day on Wednesday 9th October 2024! Session 1 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Session 2 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm What you do matters Are you looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our team as a personal care worker providing in-home support, and be a part of our mission to help older Victorians live their best lives.
We're looking for Care workers in the Latrobe Valley, specifically in the following suburbs: Traralgon, Morwell, Churchill, Moe, Glengarry, Trafalgar, and Rawson.
We are only seeking care workers for part-time hours who have a Certificate III in Individual Support or higher, or who have completed their first year of nursing.
Supporting our elders in their homes means you are one-on-one with clients working individually.
You could help with personal care or domestic duties in the morning or evening, or keep clients connected to their community through activities they love, like walking, gardening, going out for a coffee or lunch, and transporting them to appointments.
Generally, you will visit 2-6 clients per day, approximately 1-3 hours per visit.
Why work with us? Recently increased hourly rates and guaranteed annual pay increases Shift flexibility to suit your needs, including shorter days and your pick of days of the week that you want to work (between the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) Paid travel time + a mileage allowance of 96 cents per kilometre Not-for-profit salary packaging for up to $18,400 per year - offering you more take home pay with less tax! Paid training hours to build your skills A tablet to work on - no need to use your own phone or write everything down (training provided) Dedicated senior carers to help induct and mentor you Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit A proven history of internal career progression and opportunities for you to move within Benetas so your story with us continues To best support our clients, we're looking for people with: A genuine passion for caring and ability to build rapport with older Victorians Able to work independently A reliable car and valid driver's license to drive between clients' homes and drive clients as required Respect for all, regardless of background, gender, age, religion, race, or sexual orientation The annual flu immunisation and a willingness to obtain each year to help keep our clients safe Ability to provide or obtain a suitability police check outcome Ability to supply or obtain current CPR (HLTAID 009) and First Aid Training Certificates (HLTAID 011) A Qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support, or similar.
If you have finished your first year of a nursing qualification, that will count as a qualification.
If you do not have a qualification in aged care, individual support, nursing, or disability, you can still apply and work as a Personal Care Worker.
Your duties without a qualification will be more domestic duties, such as helping with meals and cooking and cleaning.
Whether you have no experience but have the passion or are an experienced carer or recently graduated - we're offering you a meaningful career and we'll support you to succeed.
It's never too early or too late for a career in care.
What do we do? We care – in a big way! Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians.
We make a difference - We have been caring for older Victorians for over 70 years, providing safe and supportive services that cater for all.
By working with our values in mind – Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit, we are able to care for and celebrate every client and resident for being the incredible individual that they are.
Care Workers are the power source behind everything we do - they are everyday heroes who go above and beyond for others.
Have a meaningful career with Benetas where the work that you do will really matter.
Should you apply? It is a yes from us! We respect and value differences and encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to apply.
At Benetas, we recognise that our people are passionate and we value the work that they do, day in and day out.
You'll be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of respect, responsibility, community, and spirit.
You will also be offered development opportunities.
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