Support Worker

Catholic Healthcare; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Career growth

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Fitness Passport

Discounted private Health Insurance

Paid travel time

Km reimbursement

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare is hiring caring individuals to support clients at home across local areas. Roles involve visiting clients in their homes, delivering daily living assistance, and traveling between suburbs with flexible hours.

We offer permanent part-time or casual positions in a not-for-profit organisation focused on dignity and community. In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we provide opportunities for training, travel time payment, and benefits such as insurance discounts and

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australians in the community.
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable team player.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with day-to-day in-home tasks: cleaning, tidying, washing and other care tasks.
• Provide transport to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation.
• Social support or respite for family carers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team player

Health and safety awareness

Driver's licence

Education

Certificate 3/4 in Individual Support

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Increased hourly rate from July 1st - $34.50 - $48.75 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement ($1.11 per km)
• Location - Travelling to visit clients where you live and surrounding areas
• Permanent Part Time or casual roles available - flexible hours and days
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6,000 caring employees. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.

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 where you live and surrounding suburbs 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 the 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 ($1.11 per Km) + paid travel time
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• 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.

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.