Community Worker -Sutherland Shire to Kogarah

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

Benefits offered by this job

Casual loading

Superannuation

Km reimbursement

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Paid travel time

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is seeking a Community Worker to support clients in the Sutherland Shire, travelling to Kogarah and surrounding areas. This not-for-profit employer offers an hourly rate with casual loading and vehicle kilometres reimbursement.

We welcome both experienced carers and those new to the industry. You will assist with daily in-home tasks, transport, meals and personal care where qualified, in a flexible travel-focused role.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for providing high-quality care.
• Driver's license and access to a registered motor vehicle.
• Reliable team player.
• Willingness to travel to clients across Sutherland Shire, Woronora, Kogarah and Kingsgrove.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with day-to-day in-home tasks (cleaning, tidying, washing) as per care plan.
• Transport clients to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation.
• Provide social support or respite for carers.
• Provide personal care if qualified/fully trained.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle access

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support

Job description

Community Worker -Sutherland Shire to Kogarah

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• 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 Sutherland Shire, Woronora, Kogarah and Kingsgrove areas
• 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. 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 ($1.11per 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.