Community Care Workers (Centre-based)

Now Hiring – Community Care Workers (Centre-based)

X2 Part Time Positions

Balwyn – 1 day a week, Tuesday

Clarinda – 1 day a week, Thursday

If you are a community care worker who loves supporting others, join our Balwyn or Clarinda teams and work in a rewarding job that gives back community to the elderly.  Work with a respected community services agency who celebrates cultural and linguistically diverse people. With a competitive salary, secure yet flexible work that offers great career progression, find a job here at PRONIA.

What we will do for you

• Part time employment at $23.86 an hour
• Ongoing paid training and development opportunities
• Salary Packaging available of up to $16,050 annually
• Opportunities for career progression in community care
• Supportive team environment
• No certificate III in Individual Support required to start (will need to enrol in a course shortly after starting)

Who are we?

PRONIA, meaning “to provide” is an established community services agency with a rich 50-year history servicing the needs of the culturally diverse backgrounds, including the Australian-Greek community. We advocate for the vulnerable and provide innovative services to meet current and emerging community needs.

Your Team

Our day centres have programs for elderly Greek community to provide socially isolated clients with the opportunity to socialize with people of their own background and to participate in planned recreational, physical and educational activities.

What you will be doing

We are have (2) part time community care worker positions on offer at our Balwyn and Clarinda Day Centres. Reporting to the Centre Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing support to clients who attend and participate in the Centre’s activities. You will also assist the clients with their personal care such as feeding, toileting as required and assist in delivering relevant recreational, physical and educational activities for clients.

What you will bring to this role

• Have a positive and professional attitude
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal in English
• Fluency in Greek language
• Experience in organising recreational activities desirable
• Demonstrated ability or understanding in working with elderly from different cultural, linguistic and health backgrounds
• The ability to work independently and part of a team

Other requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, or willingness to enrol shortly after being employed
• Current certificates in First Aid and CPR, or willingness to complete the course
• Current driver licence and reliable vehicle
• Smartphone
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
• Willingness to undergo a Criminal History Record Check