In Home Support Worker - Qualified PCA

Well-established provider of services & support to people in their homes with a commitment to the new Aged Care Strengthened Standards.

Parkglen Home Care Services is seeking to provide a rewarding opportunity for candidates who are passionate about aged care, empathetic to older people living in the community, committed to providing a positive client experience based on the individual needs of our clients, and supporting our clients to remain living independently at home.
We are recruiting for the South East suburbs, which include the following:

Locations Required: Bentleigh, Moorabin, Caulfield, Murrumbeena & Clayton

Advantages of working with Parkglen Home Care Services include

• Uniform & Equipment provided
• Paid training
• Flexibility of work hours
• Community engagement and activities

Responsibilities may include:

• Transport to medical & personal appointments
• Attending support & transport for social activities
• Transport & assistance with shopping
• Meal preparation
• Personal Care assistance - certificate required
• Medication assistance - certificate required
• Respite assistance
• Social support
• Light housekeeping duties eg. dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, polishing, changing linen, laundry, etc.

Required

• Current Victorian driver’s license
• Vehicle with current registration & comprehensive insurance
• Police Check
• Aged Care certificate - Minimum Cert 3 Aged Care, Individual Support or Disability.

Successful candidates must be able to prove Australian work rights and attend to First Aid/CPR Training.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter .

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $42.00 – $44.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Our expectation is that you will travel for short 1-2 hr services within the advertised areas. Can you commit to the high level of traveling required. Please note that travel between clients is paid.
• Do you have a current National Police Check - please note we cannot accept NDIS screener check due to being an Aged Care provider.
• Do you have a Victorian driver's licence? An international driver's license is not excepted.
• Do you have an Aged Care certificate?
• What area do you live in?
• Do you have full Australian Work Rights, and do you have any restrictions related to your work rights.
• Do you have your own vehicle and car insurance?

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid & CPR certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road