Direct Care Worker - Aged Care Community

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

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About the Role 

We are seeking Direct Care Workers to join our Community Support Options Team at Monash Health. 

Our in-house Direct Care Workforce continues to expand in order to support older people to continue living at home. We welcome passionate and motivated applicants with excellent communication skills to apply. The role requires travel across the Casey Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Kingston and Bayside communities. The service provision involves: 

• Personal Care: assisting people with personal care needs 

• Respite: providing carers with a break from their caring role 

• Home Care: general house cleaning and meal preparation 

• Transport: Taking clients to appointments and shopping 

This is a permanent part time position (up to 60 hours per fortnight) Monday to Friday, day shifts only. 

About You

You are a suitably qualified and experienced Health Care Worker: 

• Dedicated to safe best practice & quality care 

• Committed to delivering consumer centred care & consumer advocacy 

• Enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively 

• Excellent at communicating with people 

• Excited to contribute to quality initiatives in our relentless pursuit of excellence 

What You Need: 

• Relevant Qualification - Certificate III ageing or Disability Support or equivalent 

• Current level 2 First Aid certificate 

• Current unrestricted drivers license 

• Demonstrated experience in Aged Care Community sector is desirable but not essential; as we will train you 

• Must have own vehicle including fully comprehensive vehicle insurance and road worthy certificate. Annual vehicle servicing history required thereafter 

• Well developed time management and organisational skills 

• Ability to work effectively in a remote and autonomous capacity 

What We Offer: 

• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your skills & knowledge base 

• Friendly and supportive culture 

• Opportunity to experience various teams 

• Ongoing regular supervision and professional development 

• Working in a Covid safe delivery model of care 

• Attractive hourly rates, travel costs reimbursed 

In addition, you will have access to benefits including salary packaging to increase your take-home pay, uniform and the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). 

Offers of employment can only be made once all required probity checks have been completed. These include: 

• Reference checks 

• A clear Police Check conducted within the last three months 

• A current Victorian Employee Working with Children’s Check (or proof of payment for same) 

• Proof of immunisation 

A request to conduct probity checks does not guarantee that an offer of employment will be made. 

As part of our selection process, you may be invited by email to participate in an on-camera video interview. 

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.