Home Support Workers (Mt Barker)

Kalyra Communities; Mount Barker; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, family-friendly working

Salary packaging benefit

Kilometre reimbursement

Annual appreciation events

Employee wellbeing programs

Free vaccinations

Onsite physiotherapy

Community involvement in events

Job summary

Kalyra Communities in Mt Barker region seeks caring Home Support Workers to deliver personalised in-home care, supporting independence and quality of life. This casual role offers autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a real difference in older Australians' daily lives, with a supportive team and ongoing training.

Candidates should have a Certificate III in Home and Community Care, a current driver’s licence, an ability to travel between clients, and a genuine commitment to compassionate

Qualifications

• Compassionate and person-centred approach to aged care.
• Willingness to obtain relevant certifications if not held.
• Ability to travel between clients and work across Mt Barker region.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and mobility assistance.
• Help with daily tasks and domestic chores.
• Support social activities and transport to events.
• Observe changes in residents and report concerns.
• Build respectful, professional relationships with clients and families.
• Work independently when required.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Good-hearted

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Home and Community Care

Certificate III in Individual Support

Disability Support cert (desirable)

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Driver's licence

Smartphone

National Police Check

First Aid and CPR accreditation

Job description

Job Description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Help at Home | Kalyra

Kalyra has been supporting South Australians for 130 years! We take pride in delivering outstanding service and care through Residential Aged Care, In-Home Support, Retirement Living and Affordable Housing. When you join Kalyra, you join a team that makes having a career in Aged Care fun, inspiring and rewarding – it's different here!

Are you caring, compassionate and looking for more than just a job? At Kalyra, we're a community, a family and a choice to make a positive impact in people's lives. We're seeking dedicatedHome Support Workers based across the Mt Barker region as needed. This is a dynamic and rewarding role with autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to genuinely improve client wellbeing.

Job Description

About the Role

Kalyra is a trusted, values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older Australians to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. With a strong focus on person-centred care, Kalyra fosters a compassionate and collaborative environment where Home Support Workers are empowered to deliver high quality care to clients in their homes, supporting them to maintain independence and quality of life. This is a casual position based from Kalyra's Mt Barker office, working predominantly across the Mt Barker region. Joining Kalyra means becoming part of a supportive team that values respect, integrity, and excellence, while offering opportunities for professional growth and development in a truly rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

As a Home Support Worker, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. You'll see the difference you make in every moment, big and small, and enjoy plenty of variety and the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Be welcomed by a good-hearted and values-driven team that supports you through every challenge and win.

As a valued member of our Help at Home team in Mount Barker, you will empower older people in our communities to live life the way they choose. Travelling between our customers' homes, you'll provide personalised care and social support in line with individual support plans, ensuring our customers maintain their independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing.

With kindness and compassion, you will:

• Provide personal care, including assistance with showering, grooming, personal hygiene, dressing and mobility needs.
• Assist with daily and domestic tasks, such as household cleaning, meal preparation and shopping assistance.
• Support customers to engage in social activities, providing transportation to activities as required.
• Observe any physical, emotional and behavioural changes, and report any concerns.
• Nurture respectful, friendly and professional relationships with customers and their families.
• Be capable of working independently.

Kalyra welcomes candidates who are looking to return to the workforce after a career break. Due to the nature of the role, working hours may vary and may not be consistent throughout the day. Flexibility and adaptability are key.

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills and Experiences

What You'll Bring

You're a compassionate, resilient and good-hearted person who deeply respects and seeks to enhance the strengths and dignity of older people. Through your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you establish and maintain professional relationships, ensure confidentiality and respect our customers' values.

You'll also need:

• A reliable vehicle and a current driver's licence.
• A National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• All vaccinations for influenza, COVID-19 and other viruses as per Kalyra policies.
• Employees to participate in the annual Influenza vaccination program.
• Current First Aid and CPR accreditation
• A smartphone to access the mobile worker app for scheduling and payroll purposes.
• Certificate III in Home and Community Care, Individual Support, Disability Support (desirable) or a willingness to obtain.

Why Kalyra?

At Kalyra, we're committed to making lives better - and that includes yours. More than a team, we're a family where you'll always find a listening ear and support when you need it. You'll also be empowered by genuine leaders who help you create the life and career you want, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress.

On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you'll find at Kalyra:

• Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements.
• Increased take-home pay by up to $15,899 with salary packaging, plus a tax- free meal and entertainment card worth up to $2,650.
• Kilometre reimbursement and paid travel time between clients
• Annual "thank you" dinner, plus an end-of-year celebration with a gift of appreciation
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling, free vaccinations, onsite physiotherapy for all staff and free participation in community events..