Community Worker -Sutherland Shire, Woronora and Kogarah areas

Catholic Healthcare Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Annual leave loading

Career growth

Certificate 3 support

Fitness Passport

Health insurance discount

Parental leave

Long service leave

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare Limited is seeking caring individuals to support older Australians in their homes across Kogarah, Sutherland Shire and Wororona areas. This permanent part-time role offers Monday, Thursday and Friday travel within the community and a rewarding, client-focused environment.

Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, km reimbursement, not-for-profit tax advantages, and opportunities for professional development and leave loading.

Qualifications

• A caring individual with a passion for older Australians.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable team player with safety awareness.
• Experience or willingness to travel to clients around Kogarah and Sutherland Shire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day in-home tasks: cleaning, tidying, and laundry.
• Transport clients to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation for clients.
• Provide social support or respite for family/caregivers.
• Personal care where qualified and trained.

Skills

Care passion

Communication skills

Reliability/team player

Health and safety awareness

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support (desirable)

Job description

• Hourly rate from $34.50 to $37.00 + superannuation + $1.11 per km
• Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry? Both welcome!
• Location - Travelling to visit clients around Kogarah, Sutherland Shire/ Wororona areas
• Permanent Part Time - Monday, Thursday and Friday
• 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. You will be travelling around Kogarah, Sutherland Shire/ Wororona 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
• Good communication skills
• 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.