Community Worker -Eastern Suburbs

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay + 25% casual (A

Km reimbursement $1.11 per km

Superannuation

Not-for-profit tax benefits

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Career growth opportunities

Certificate 3 in Individual Support –

Fitness Passport discounted gym

Discounted private Health Insurance

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Values-based organisation welcoming 다양

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking passionate individuals to travel around the Eastern Suburbs visiting clients at home to support independent living. You will perform a range of in-home tasks and provide compassionate care in a varied environment.

You will assist with daily activities, transportation, meal preparation and personal care (where trained), plus offer social support and respite for carers. This role offers competitive hourly pay with casual loading and not-for-profit benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Australian driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with day-to-day in-home tasks (cleaning, tidying, washing).
• Transport to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation.
• Social support or respite for family/carers.
• Personal care (if qualified/trained).

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliable team player

Workplace health and safety awareness

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support

Job description

• • Hourly rate from $34.50 to $37.00 + 25% casual loading + superannuation + $1.11 per km
  • Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry? Both welcome!
  • Location - Travelling to visit clients around the Eastern Suburbs
  • Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

  Catholic Healthcare now employs over 6,000 people, with over 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.

  We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around the Eastern Suburbs area in a varied and rewarding role - no two days will be the same!!

  Day to day role looks like:

  • Supporting and connecting with our clients assisting with day to day in home tasks - cleaning, tidying, washing and other tasks within the client's care plan
  • Transport to appointments and shopping
  • Meal preparation
  • Social Support or Respite for family/carers
  • Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)

  To be successful in this role you’ll need:

  • A genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australian's in the community
  • To be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
  • Good communication skills
  • To be a reliable team player
  • To have an understanding of workplace health and safety
  • Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded (but not essential)
  • An Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle (essential)

  What we can offer you:

  • Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement ($1.11per Km) + paid travel time
  • Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
  • 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
  • Career growth and increased earning potential
  • Earn and learn - we will support you to get a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with paid placement
  • Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
  • Discounted private Health Insurance
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Long Service leave after 5 years
  • A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

  We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.