Community Worker - South West Sydney - Campbelltown and Camden area

Catholic Healthcare; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

17.5% Annual Leave Loading

Career growth and earning potential

Earn and learn - Certificate 3 in I.S.

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking caring individuals to support older people to live at home, visiting clients in the Fairfield, Bankstown and South West Sydney areas. This permanent part-time role offers a compassionate, in-home care environment with flexibility and a strong not-for-profit ethos.

You will assist with daily tasks, transport, meal prep and social support, traveling between Campbelltown, Camden and surrounding suburbs.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older Australians in the community.
• Be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Reliable team player with good communication.
• Understand workplace health and safety practices.
• Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support is highly regarded (but not essential).
• Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with day-to-day in-home tasks, such as cleaning, tidying and washing according to their care plan.
• Transport clients to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation and social support or respite for carers.
• Provide personal care if qualified or trained.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support

Job description

Community Worker - South West Sydney - Campbelltown and Camden area

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Hourly rate from $34.50- $37.00 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11 cents per km)
• Location - Travelling to visit clients around Fairfield and Bankstown area
• Permanent part time position available, flexible days Monday to Friday
• Not for profit employer, so you pass less tax!

Catholic Healthcare now has over 6000 employees and more than 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 Fairfield and Bankstown areas 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
• 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 ($1.11 per 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.