• Opportunities to join our team are available – working across 7 days (between the hours of 7am and 9pm) including weekends***
• Full Time contracts available (or Part Time based on availability)* *
• The ability to speak a language other than English is advantageous ie Greek, Italian, Mandarin, Cantonese, Macedonian*

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HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve quality of life for people in need.Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. We are passionate about improving quality of life for people in need and are currently looking for people who share this passion.

Our 'At Home' services are growing and we are seeking care workers who genuinely want to make a difference in older people's lives, by enabling our clients to maintain their sense of independence and wellbeing in their own home.

About the roles**

The role of the Care Worker (Home Care Services) works within the Mission and Mission in Action of HammondCare to deliver a range of "in-home" aged care services to clients who are in receipt of a Dementia Specific home care package. It requires services tailored to the needs of individuals, delivered within budget and service expectations. The Care Worker (Home Care Services) works mostly alone in the clients' homes, but under the supervision of the Home Care Services Manager. This role is expected to deliver outstanding levels of client service and to perform delegated duties to a high standard within the HammondCare Mission and Core Values to maximise client satisfaction.
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About you

• HammondCare works to provide its staff with support, career development opportunities, education, responsibility and recognition, work/life balance, and satisfying roles.
• We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence based best practice in its services and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care.*

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As our service continues to grow, HammondCare has fantastic opportunities for Home Care Services roles in Melbourne (in the North, East and Western regions).

• Qualified in Aged Care (Certificate III highly desirable)
• Experience in caring for people with dementia.
• The ability to take initiative and to problem-solve.
• The ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs.
• The ability to use a smart phone (i.e. mobile phone with touch screen, internet, and email) and basic computer skills.
• The ability to work independently and to accept a level of responsibility.
• The ability to be a team player and work effectively as part of a team.
• A current Australian Driver's Licence and your own reliable registered and comprehensively insured vehicle. *

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Ready to make a change? Apply Now! For any specific queries not answered by the information pack, please phone Andrew Haszard, 1800 826 166 All short listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and pre-employment functional assessment.
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Closing Date: 30 April 2018.

• For an information pack, including the selection criteria, and details on how to apply, please see our website: www.hammond.com.au

HammondCare offers its staff competitive salaries, excellent training & development opportunities, a supportive environment and a fabulous benefits program. For more info check out our website: www.hammond.com.au/careers

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Job Location:

• Melbourne VIC

Required licence or certification:

• Motor Vehicle

Required language:

• any