Support Worker

Calvary Care; Albury City; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Health insurance discount

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Career development

Job summary

Calvary Care in Australia is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist diverse clients, including aged, disability and high needs, with daily living activities at home and in the community.

You will provide services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Personal Care and Respite, contributing to meaningful care in a mission-based organisation. Driver's license and tech savvy are preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, insured, reliable motor vehicle and smart mobile phone
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living at home and in the community, including domestic assistance and personal care
• Provide social support, respite, and targeted services

Skills

Driver's License

Smartphone & Email

Time management

Verbal & written comms

Customer service

Independent work

Tech proficiency

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role

As a Support Worker your role will beto assist a diverse range of clients including aged, disability and high needs clients with activities of daily living and providing support services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Specialist Children and Adult Services, Respite and Personal Care at their home and in the community.

About you

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, insured, reliable motor vehicle and smart mobile phone
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Rebecca Deveroux, Clinical Care Coordinator on [e-mail]

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella