Support Worker

Calvary Care; Sydney; Ibrido; AUD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance and gym

Paid parental leave

Training & development pathways

Flexible hours

Descrizione del lavoro

Calvary Care is seeking Support Workers to assist a diverse range of clients in aged care, disability, and high-needs communities. You will provide daily living support, domestic assistance, social support, respite and personal care in home and community settings.

Daily routines vary; workers visit multiple clients with detailed plans and instructions from the Client Services Officer. Roles may involve short visits, ongoing or long-term assignments, and flexible hours.

Competenze

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Current Driver’s Licence and car insurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a customer service orientation.

Mansioni

• Enjoy working with people and preferably have caring experience.
• Minimum qualification requirement of Certificate III in Aged Care.
• Capable of engaging in roles meaningful to the community.
• Proficient with technology such as smartphones, email and internet.

Conoscenze

Customer service orientation

Verbal & written communication

Time management

Technology proficiency

Formazione

Certificate III in Aged Care / Home & Community Care / Disability / Individual Support

Descrizione del lavoro

• 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
• Support for those returning to the workforce with young children with school hours available

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, Respite and Personal Care at their home and in the community.

Daily services and routines can vary considerably. Workers receive detailed instructions from their Client Services Officer so they know when to visit their clients and what assistance to provide. Some clients may have a detailed care plan or task list in the home, which will provide workers with further details. Usually, Workers have several clients. They may visit several clients in one day with each job lasting just an hour or two. Workers may have regular clients they see daily or weekly for months or years, others may visit clients for just a short period.

Key Responsibilities

• Our Support Workers must enjoy working with people and preferably have previous caring experience
• Our Support Worker vacancies have a minimum qualification requirement of a Certificate III in Aged Care
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet

About you

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, comprehensive car insurance, reliable motor vehicle and smart mobile phone
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Johnny Ngon [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(Fitness Passport)
• 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 may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella