Multiple casual roles available to support older clients living at home late afternoon/early evening and weekends. Rewarding and engaging work undertaking personal care and light duties.

• Casual work 3 to 4 days per week
• Competitive salary of $42.18 per hour plus penalty rates + paid travel time, paid kilometres and paid training time
• Minimum availability of at least 3 days from 5.00pm to 8.30pm at least three weekdays and some weekend availability essential. Potential opportunity for additional hours early to mid-afternoon
• Regular clients and local travel within the Glen Eira and Bayside Council areas including Caulfield, Murrumbeena, Ormond, Brighton, Sandringham, Beaumaris and surrounding suburbs

About the Role:

Reporting to a Community Care Team Leader you will provide practical household tasks and personal assistance to older people living at home.

You will provide professional, respectful, and high-quality assistance to allow our clients to live their best life at home in the community.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting clients in their private homes with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility and some light housework
• Ensuring clients receive a flexible and individualised response in accordance with their support plan
• Monitoring the ongoing health and well-being of clients and their carers and reporting concerns or observations
• Maintaining client dignity and respecting confidentiality at all times

What do we need from you?

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community) or equivalent qualification is mandatory
• Be available after hours 3-4 days a week
• A clear police check and working with children check (we will arrange and pay for these)
• Your own reliable car and a valid Victorian driver’s license

Why Work with Us?

Above award pay and many other benefits:

• $42.18 per hour (plus 12% Superannuation)
• Paid induction and ongoing training provided
• Uniforms, handheld device and equipment provided
• Minimal travel between clients with paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement

Job Security and work-life Balance:

• Enjoy the security and stability of working for local government
• Flexible days and hours
• Build a regular roster of regular clients for a more meaningful work experience  

Other benefits:

• Regular support from your Team Leader
• Free digital foreshore parking permit at all council beach carparks in Bayside 🏖️

If you meet our requirements and want to make a positive impact on the lives of older people in our community, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and become a valued member of the Bayside Care and Support team.

How to apply:

1. Review the Position Description 
2. Attach a cover letter telling us about your experience relevant to the role and what motivated you to apply
3. Click Apply to submit your application

If you have any questions or need support at any point during the recruitment process, or if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Iris, Aged Care Recruitment and Induction Officer, on 03 9599 4714 or via agedcarejobs@bayside.vic.gov.au

Bayside City Council prides itself on its values of Respect Each Other, Own It, Work Together and Find Better Ways

Bayside City Council proudly acknowledges the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging as well as all Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community members with us today.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment. We actively encourage applicants with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.