Advertised Positions

• Permanent Part-time
• Salary from $32.63 p/hr Part-time, plus super
• Driving to clients homes within City of Monash

The City of Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

• Use your skills and experience to provide support in daily tasking for clients aged over 65 to enable them to continue living independently in their homes
• The opportunity to have the support of a large team in the background with the ability to work on your own with different clients throughout the day

About the Role:

This unique opportunity encompasses the following responsibilities, working with frail aged clients over 65 years of age in their homes undertaking:

• Domestic cleaning tasks including, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, toilets, changing of beds etc.(80% of the tasking)
• Personal Care: assist clients with showering, grooming, dressing
• Respite Care: providing respite for Primary Carers, caring for clients whilst carer has a break
• Monitor wellbeing of clients and provide feedback to a Team Leader

The successful candidate will have:

• Minimum Certificate III qualification, (Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Cert III Individual Support), including completion of Personal Care unit and placement/experience.
• Experience working with elderly clients and understanding of the issues faced by elderly people living at home
• Excellent Communication skills to negotiate with clients and their families and office staff
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from different cultural and health and disability backgrounds

Additional requirement:

• Current Victorian Drivers Licence and own roadworthy vehicle
• Preferred First Aid and updated CPR
• Availability to work 3-5 days per week (Monday to Friday only)
• Access to a smart phone and email and understanding of their operation

What We Offer:

As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to a vibrant health and well-being program, flexible working arrangements and training opportunities.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Sunday 2nd February 2025

 Enquiries:

 If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Liz Mondry on 9518 3563.  

Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people who are from different backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email peopleadvisory@monash.vic.gov.au

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.