Community Support Assistant

• Provide meaningful care to clients inside their own homes
• Minimum of 3 days of availability (Monday - Friday | 8am-4pm)
• Support clients in Wangaratta and surrounding areas

The position

As a Community Support Assistant, you will provide personalised care and support to ageing clients within their homes and community.

The role focuses on helping clients maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through assistance with daily living activities, social support, personal care, domestic assistance, and transport services where required.

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Highly focused on person-centred care, the support you provide will assist with ensuring a safe and positive environment for our clients and your colleagues. The collaboration and motivation you provide will work to ensure the care we provide is even more exceptional!

What’s required

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care, Home & Community Care, or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, client-focused approach.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting client independence.
• Team-focused and supportive of colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to client needs.
• Current National Police Check and Australian work rights.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence and access to a registered, insured vehicle (comprehensive).
• Commitment to compliance, mandatory training, and VMCH values.

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture 
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave 
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members 
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues 
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more! 
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner  
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives. 

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