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Community Support Assistant - Multicultural Wellness Centre

  • Wantirna, VIC, Australia, 3152
  • Casual
  • Provide personalised care that helps individuals thrive in their daily lives
  • Based at our Multicultural Wellness Centre & White Road Community Centre in Wantirna
  • Benefit from excellent salary packaging!

 

About the role

VMCH provides quality services and life enhancing opportunities for older people, children and adults with a disability, their families, and carers. Our values underpin the work we do. As a Catholic, for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do.

Our Multicultural Wellness Centre & White Road Community Centre in Wantirna provide activities for older people and people over 65 with disabilities or dementia.  We support older people to live at home, while staying connected to their community. We also provide respite to their careers.

This position will support the day-to-day program activities at our centres in Wantirna, in collaboration with the program Coordinator. 

About you 

  • Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or related field 
  • Good English (for English speaking social support groups)
  • Basic English & fluent in Cantonese (for Chinese specific social support groups)
  • Valid driver's license
  • First Aid/CPR certification
  • With relevant experience in running day program is preferable
  • Casual hours, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
  • Salary Packaging Benefits
  • Able to drive 12 seats bus is preferable
  • Current Australian National Police check

 

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

  • A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
  • A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
  • A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
  • Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
  • Discounted private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire.
  • The opportunity to open a high-interest savings account with our banking partner.
  • We value diversity, champion inclusion, and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and with all abilities, to consider joining our vibrant community.

 

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, love, joy, hospitality, and courage aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

 

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

 

To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, evidence of at least 3 X Covid vaccinations and agree to comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.

 

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