Home Care Worker – Maternity Leave Cover – Home Support
Home Care Worker – Maternity Leave Cover – Home Support
We are seeking qualified Home Care Workers to work in Community Services – Home Support Program.
This position is up to full time (38.00 hours), maternity leave cover from 11/08/2025 to 09/05/2026.
About Us
East Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships. We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services:
East Grampians Health Service (EGHS) Community Services aim to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services to the community in Ararat and surrounding districts. We offer outpatient, outreach and domiciliary services. Our services include Allied Health, Dental, Community Nursing, Home Care Packages, Patricia Hinchey Centre and Home Care Services. These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care consumers. Our Community Health Centre also accommodates Maternal Child and Health Services and consultation rooms for visiting medical, surgical and clinical services.
What We Offer
- Regional Lifestyle – explore our region
- A variety of employee benefits
- Ongoing professional development and career opportunities
About The Role
You will assist clients to maintain their independence and provide ongoing domestic, personal and social support to people living in the community. In addition, you will support carers of people who are frail aged including people with dementia and people with a disability or mental health condition.
The role will incorporate travel to clients’ homes and various locations within the region involving but not limited to:
- Assist with medications
- Personal care, showering, dressing and cooking
- Domestic services; cleaning, grocery shopping and socialising
- Escort to medical appointments
About You
- be caring and compassionate nature
- have a high level of attention to detail
- be committed to confidentiality and have a high level of integrity
- hold a Certificate III in Aged Care/Home and Community Care/Individual Support/Disability
- have a current First Aid Certificate and
- a current and valid driver’s licence
Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working With Children Checks and NDIS Worker Screening Check).
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
For more information please contact Janelle Smith, Manager EGHS@Home 03 5352 9556.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business Sunday 20th July 2025.