Do you want to make a difference in someone else’s life?

Why not work for JewishCare, an organisation grounded in excellent service delivery.

Homecare employes provide personal assistance to clients in Home Support Services in accordance with their care plan, as outlined by the Case Manager / Manager.

Essential criteria:

• A current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence
• An understanding of EEO and OH&S principles
• Sensitivity to Jewish values, heritage and culture
• A desire to support elderly people to live valued and meaningful lives
• Punctual and reliable
• Caring and attentive
• Considerate of the needs of others

Desirable criteria:

• Certificate III in Home and Community Care
• Knowledge of principles of aged care
• Experience in working in aged care

Core Competencies:

• Work collaboratively with team members and have contact with other departments representing the team ensuring resolution of service or program delivery problems
• Demonstrate to other team members a high level of motivation and sustained discipline to provide a high level of service or program delivery for client
• Able to handle sensitive inquiries with tact and discretion
• Able to resolve conflicts related to relevant service or program delivery activities without assistance under general supervision
• Understand and interpret complicated guidelines and procedures
• Resolve problems requiring practical application of guidelines
• Responsible for own schedule, contacting more senior staff only to seek specialised help or notify progress of work

Closing date: 8 April 2011

Learn more about the Homecare Employee roles at JewishCare or search for more frontline support roles.

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