Direct Care Worker
- Provide in-home personal care, domestic support and meal preparation to help clients live independently.
- Assist clients with transport, appointments and community access while offering companionship.
- Work casually across Knox and Maroondah, with weekday availability and required care qualifications, First Aid and CPR.
Join mecwacare as a Direct Care Worker and support people across Knox & Maroondah to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.
In this rewarding role, you’ll provide personal care, domestic support, transport assistance and companionship — helping clients maintain their independence, dignity and connection to community.
If you’re kind, reliable and want work that makes a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate and flexible hours
- Paid travel time
- Not-for-profit salary packaging and Meals Card
- Induction, training and opportunities to gain extra qualifications
- Board scholarships, employee awards and Employee Assistance Program
- All necessary non-toxic cleaning products supplied
- Supportive local office team that works with you to build a regular roster
Job details
- In-home care role supporting clients with daily living, including personal care, domestic cleaning and meal preparation
- Assist clients with community access and transport to appointments
- Work close to home with clients across Knox & Maroondah
- Casual position with flexible start and finish times
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday availability required
About you
- You are empathetic, respectful and reliable
- You hold a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, or are a first-year Bachelor of Nursing student
- You have current First Aid and CPR training
- You have a valid Victorian Driver’s Licence, comprehensive car insurance and reliable transport
- You are available at least four days per week during business hours, Monday to Friday
- You are flexible and able to meet clients’ needs
Why work with us?
At mecwacare, you’ll be part of meaningful work that helps people stay connected, independent and supported at home. For more than 65 years, we have provided care and support across Victoria, including residential, community, in-home nursing and disability services.
We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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