Support Worker - Home Care

Calvarycare; Greater Shepparton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvarycare is seeking qualified Support Workers for Wangaratta and surrounding towns to help clients remain living at home with personal and domestic assistance, respite care, and social support. The role emphasizes independent time management and strong communication within a caring team.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Aged Care or related field (desirable), a valid driver's license, and immunisation evidence as required. Diana Arnold is the contact for more information.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, or Individual Support (desirable).
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence with insured vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Effective verbal and written communication with a customer service orientation.
• Immunisation evidence as required (COVID-19 and influenza).

Responsibilities

• Support clients to remain living at home with activities of daily living.
• Provide domestic assistance, personal and respite care, and social support.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Home and Community Care / Individual Support

Job description

• Qualified Support Worker - Wangaratta and surrounding towns.
• 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 We are looking for people to join our team as Support Workers in the aged community.

As a Support Worker your role will beto support our clients to remain living at home with activities of daily living such as domestic assistance, personal and respite care and social support.

Key Responsibilities

About you

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, 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

  For further information please contact Diana Arnoldat [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
  • Paid travel time and kilometres
  • Free Employee Assistance program service any time you need health and wellbeing support

  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, WWVP check, 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, and influenza.