Community Support Assistant

Job no: 507576
Work type: Casual
Location: Various locations
Categories: At Home Aged Care

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  • Provide personalised care that helps individuals thrive in their daily lives
  • Opportunities available in Wallan and Kilmore
  • Excellent salary packaging benefits

About the role

As a Community Support Assistant, you will play a vital role in empowering older members of our community to live independently and meaningfully within the comfort of their own homes. Working closely with the at Home Care team, you will develop a deep understanding of each client's individual needs and provide tailored support across a range of daily activities, including:

  • Transportation
  • Use of mobility aids and personal equipment
  • Assisting clients with activities of daily living
  • Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and grocery shopping

About you

You have a passion for caring for the older members of our community and their families, whilst making a difference to someone’s everyday life. You have clear communication skills to support client engagement and a desire to assist clients in reaching their independence goals.

  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or related field 
  • Valid driver's license
  • First Aid/CPR certification

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

  • A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
  • A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
  • A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
  • Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
  • Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
  • The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
  • We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

To work at VMCH, you will be required to provide proof of work rights and a current Australian Criminal History Check.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

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