Community Worker - Mid North Coast

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

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Paid travel time

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Fitness passport

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Extra leave for EA shifts

Multiple NSW/QLD locations

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare in Australia is seeking caring individuals to assist aged care clients to live independently at home across Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas. You will travel between clients during weekdays 8am-5pm, ideally 3-5 days, on a casual/part-time basis.

Responsibilities include domestic tasks, transport to appointments, meal preparation, social support, and personal care (where trained). An Australian driver's license and access to a reliable insured vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reliable team player.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety.

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).

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Reliable team player

Flexible/ adaptable

Interacting with diverse people

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• 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 Aged Care 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.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.