About The Wish Group - Wish Home Care

New Home Care Agency. But not new to the industry. With over 35 years' experience in healthcare and recruitment we are ideally placed to find you the right work with the right people. We have previously operated the largest Mental Health Nursing Agency with offices on Sydney and Melbourne.

The Wish Group is owned by a registered mental health nurse, with a team of health professionals ready to support you in having the best work experience we are the business you want to work with

We cover both Melbourne and Geelong and pride ourselves on taking care of our staff so you can take care of your clients. We believe that our staff are our best advertisement

About the roles:

We are currently building our support worker team for roles in home care. Working with our older clients in various areas of Melbourne. We have a passion for working with older people and helping them remain in their homes for as long as they choose. We want to build a team of experienced, compassionate people who have the same vision.

Working within your local area, you will be supported by a dedicated experienced team, to assist clients to live their best lives in their own homes. We match clients with carers who have compatible interests to support our clients with:

Personal care such as showering, dressing, and helping with personal hygiene.

Palliative care.

Shopping.

Preparing and cooking meals.

Household cleaning.

Attending appointments or activities within the community.

Social support and companionship.

Assisting people to improve their social and daily living skills

Mental Health Support

The Shifts

Casual positions available. These are across the full week and may include PM or Night / Sleepover shifts

Casual Pay Rates starting at $41.76 per hour Monday to Friday. Penalty rates available for PM and Night shifts as well as weekends and public holidays

You choose when and where to work

Shifts length varies from 2 hours to 24 hours in length.

We are looking for people who have:

A Certificate III in Ageing support or

Certificate III in Individual Support or

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

At least 12 months qualified experience in Aged Care / Home Care

Experience working with people with mental health concerns is preferred

A passion for caring for people and delivering a high standard of care.

Excellent communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional organisational and problem-solving skills.

Excellent documentation skills

Access to a smartphone.

A current driver's license and access to a registered, comprehensively insured and well-presented car.

The right to work in Australia & can obtain a satisfactory Police Check.

Working with Children Check (preferred)

Candidates from all backgrounds and genders are encouraged to apply.

Willingness to undertake ongoing professional development

Working with us:

As an employee of Wish Home Care, not only will you be part of an organisation that understands how important staff are. We want to support you to do outstanding work in an environment that enhances your skills and nurtures your future growth

Competitive pay rates.

Free Mental Health First Aid Accreditation.

A supportive, knowledgeable and friendly team.

A work environment which encourages wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

Access to our Employee assistance program for yourselves and your immediate family

Opportunities for ongoing professional development through our dedicated training software

Supervision by registered health professional

24/7 access to a manager when you are on shift

Social Gatherings

If this sounds like the role for you, please send your resume and cover letter via SEEK only. We are not able to respond to applications coming direct to our website or via the phone due to the volume of applications.

Please understand this is a developing opportunity and work will increase as our client base increases. We do have some immediate work available, but also know these work opportunities will increase over coming months.

Any information provided to Wish Home Care with respect to your application will be accessible only to those involved in the recruitment process. It will be used only for the purposes of recruitment and will be held securely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.