Community Worker - Mid North Coast

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement ($1.11 per km)

Paid travel time

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness Passport

Paid Parental leave

Long Service leave after 5 years

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited in Australia is seeking caring individuals for a travel-based Home Care Support role around Coffs Harbour. You will visit clients at home, perform light housekeeping, meal preparation and transport assistance, and provide personal care as needed.

Flexible weekday availability 8am–5pm, 3–5 days, with travel paid and a petrol allowance. You may drive your own insured vehicle and have the option to undertake a Traineeship to gain Certificate III in Aged Care.

Qualifications

• Kind heart and genuine passion for high-quality elder care.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable team player.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety.
• Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured vehicle.
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team player

Health and safety

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

• Increased hourly rate from July 1st - $34.50 - $48.75 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11 per km)
• Location - Travelling to visit clients around Coffs Harbour and surrounding area
• Casual/ PPT role
• 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. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.

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

Your 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 safety
• An 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 per Km) + 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.