Aged Care Support Worker - Flexible Hours

Calvary Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Immunisation as required for role

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking Support Workers to assist clients in Adelaide and the Southern Fleurieu region, delivering in-home care including personal support, domestic assistance, social support, and respite. You will help clients maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes.

Key duties include promoting meaningful activities, coordinating shifts, driving client/company vehicles, and communicating changes in care plans.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individualised Support / Home & Community Services / Aged Care or equivalent.
• Current valid driver's licence.
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate & CPR.
• NDIS Clearance (or willingness to obtain one).
• Police Clearance (within 6 months or willingness to obtain one).
• Reliable motor vehicle with registration & full comprehensive third party insurance.
• Access to the internet and experience using a computer, systems and applications.
• Living in the Southern Suburbs or on the Southern Fleurieu (Highly desirable).
• Smart phone or device.
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Promote Client Choice, positive routines and activities meaningful to the client as per Calvary home Care's Service Delivery Model.
• Shift work in set time blocks/ rostering.
• Ability to drive client/company vehicles.
• Support clients to enhance life choices at home and in the community.
• Report changes in client health or care plans or need for additional services.
• Review communications via email, Support Worker Connect and other channels to stay current with policies and activities.
• Take reasonable care of your health and safety and that of others in the workplace.

Skills

Full driver's licence

First Aid CPR

NDIS Clearance

Police Clearance

Internet & computer skills

Education

Certificate III in Individualised Support / Home & Community Services / Aged Care or equivalent

Tools

Smart phone or device

Job description

Calvary Care is seeking Support Workers to assist clients in Adelaide and the Southern Fleurieu region, delivering in-home care including personal support, domestic assistance, social support, and respite. You will help clients maintain independence and quality of life in their own homes.

Key duties include promoting meaningful activities, coordinating shifts, driving client/company vehicles, and communicating changes in care plans.