Position – Care Assistant

PossAbility Place

Halls Gap

Position Background The position of Care Assistant assists a young woman to live in her own home in Halls Gap in Western Victoria. Key tasks include food preparation, menu planning, cooking meals, laundry, shopping, cleaning, and dog walking . Also assisting a young woman to go on walks and go out to activities in the community. Ideally suited to someone who loves nature, cooking and finds pleasure in helping someone to live their best life!!!

Key Areas of Responsibility Wardrobe Management Assist young woman to choose clothes to wear, assist with packing for trips away, shopping for clothes and wardrobe management ensuring clothes are always well presented.

Domestic Support Home care support that assists the young woman to live in her own home- laundry, food preparation, cooking, cleaning, menu planning, shopping, purchasing stock and garden maintenance.

Care of the Service Dog Including dog walking, feeding, washing, and support of the service dog training program.

Care Support Some assistance with activities of daily living may be required and training is provided.

Hours Casual shifts will be negotiated, but may include weekends, evening, daytime . Hours up to 38 hours/wk may be available

Accountability Position employed by Care Agency Accountable to young woman`s parents Must develop a repoire with young woman

Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience in meal preparation and love for cooking Demonstrated high quality domestic skills Positive, patient and friendly Organised with good time management Physically fit and able push a wheelchair Able to follow direction, work independently, as well as part of a team Respectfully work in a person`s home Has a love for dogs

Prerequisites The young woman has some sensitivities. She therefore needs someone working in her home who is prepared to wear fragrant free personal products. Non Smoker Drivers License First Aid or willingness to acquire Police check

Employment Conditions Casual, hours and shifts will be negotiated Based in Halls Gap Social, Community, Home care & Disability Services Award

Application to Email to Norelle Pearce at [email protected] Addressing key selection criteria and pre requisites with 2 professional referees and 1 personal referee Further enquiries ph Norelle 0439887633