Community Worker - Inner west

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Inner West; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Travel time paid

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Extra leave for EA shifts

Multiple NSW/QLD locations

Values-based organisation

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking caring individuals to support older adults to live independently at home across Five Dock, Leichhardt and surrounding areas. You will travel locally, with shifts weekdays 8am–5pm, preferably 3–5 days.

You’ll perform household tasks, transport clients, prepare meals and provide social support or respite for carers. A driver’s license and Police Check are preferred, with a traineeship option for qualification in Aged Care.

Qualifications

• Kind-hearted and passionate about elderly care.
• Strong communication with diverse people.
• Reliable team player with good punctuality.
• Willingness to complete Police Check.
• Holder of Australian driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform general household tasks including cleaning and laundry.
• Provide transport to appointments and errands.
• Assist with meal preparation for clients.
• Offer social support or respite for families.
• Assist with personal care if trained.

Skills

Compassionate care

Good communication

Reliable team player

Australian driver’s licence

Police Check willingness

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

• Location - Five dock, Leichardt and surrounding areas


• Permanent Part Time role


• Increased hourly rate from July 1st - $34.50 - $48.75 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11per km)


• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our Aged Care clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around the Five dock, Leichardt and will need to have some availability during weekdays Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm. (Preferably 3-5 days)

Day to day role looks like:

• General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds and washing


• 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 kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly


• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people


• Good communication skills


• A reliable team player


• Understanding of workplace health and safetyAn Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle (essential)


• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (not essential as you can complete this through our traineeship program)


• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement ($1.11) + paid travel time


• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax


• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits


• Paid Parental leave


• Long Service leave after 5 years


• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers


• 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move


• 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.