Maria’s Story
Maria, a carer with Prestige Inhome Care, shares how her experiences with palliative care have brought unexpected comfort and peace.
What qualifications do I need to become an in-home carer with Prestige Inhome Care?
Prestige Inhome Care is committed to ensuring we provide the best team and support to our clients. In order to do so, and for the safety of our team and clients, we make sure that all our care staff have the appropriate certificates and compliance. We require:
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Driverās license, a reliable roadworthy vehicle and comprehensive car insurance
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Right to work in Australia.
- Valid driverās licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance is preferred
Every new starter at Prestige completes a company induction to welcome them to the team. In addition, all staff have access to our inhouse training platform, where we deliver programs such as Manual Handling.
Personal Care Attendant
As a Personal Care Attendant at Prestige, you will have a great opportunity to add significant value to a clientās life by supporting with duties including Personal Care, Domestic Support & Socialisation and Companionship.
You will have either of the following qualifications and experience or a combination of:
- Certificate III or IV in either Aged Care / Disability / Individual Support / Nursing
- Previous work experience in Residential or Community Care
- Lived experience caring for a friend or loved one
Disability Support Worker
As a Disability Support Worker in these ongoing shifts with aged &/or NDIS clients, you will have the opportunity to add significant value to a clientās life by supporting with duties including personal care, companionship, community access, shopping, and domestic assistance.
You will have either of the following or combination of:
- Certificate III or IV in either Aged Care / Disability / Individual Support / Nursing
- Previous work experience in Residential or Community Care
- Lived experience caring for a friend or loved one
Home Care & Cleaning Attendant
A Home Care Attendant carries out domestic duties around the home and provides companionship to their clients. You can progress to a Personal Care Attendant through completing your studies while you work as a Home Care Attendant.
While experience and/or qualifications are not required, whatās key for us is that you demonstrate an empathetic, kind and compassionate nature, and a genuine interest in supporting clients in their own homes. Perhaps youāre already experienced in home care, or previously worked in hospitality, community support or customer service.
You may also have:
- Experience in commercial or domestic cleaning
- Working at Heights Ticket is highly regarded
Home and Garden Maintenance Worker
Our gardeners and handy persons service our clients in Melbourne, Geelong and Mornington. Services can include gardening & mowing, gutter cleans, washing windows, changing light globes, change smoke alarm batteries, cleaning exhaust fans and cleaning ovens & other maintenance tasks.
You will have:
- Relatable gardening AND maintenance experience
- Your own equipment ā includes mower, trimmer and basic hand tools
Every new starter at Prestige completes a company induction to welcome them to the team. In addition, all staff have access to our inhouse training platform, where we deliver programs such as Manual Handling.
Benefits of becoming a
care worker at Prestige
Paid welcoming introduction to the team on your first day
Flexible rosters tailored to your lifestyle
Ongoing Training and Development Opportunities
Supportive and service-oriented team available 24/7
Exciting reward and recognition programs
Health and wellbeing initiatives, Employee Assistance Program
Social events with the team
Prestige uniform, badges, and PPE provided
Easy access to shift information via a mobile app
Additional benefits for
permanent employees
Up to $6,000 yearly car allowance
Paid travel time between shifts
$150 car wash allowance annually
Wellness leave
Prestige permanent staff members can refresh and recoup with allocated Wellness Leave Annually.
$100 Employment Hero Dollars
Relax and Indulge by purchasing vouchers from Exclusive Retailers such as Endota Spa and more.
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