Support Worker - Home Care

Calvary Care; Port Augusta; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training, development pathways

Career opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary is seeking a Support Worker to assist a diverse range of clients under CHSP and HCP programmes, providing ongoing support with activities of daily living and services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite and Personal Care within clients' homes and the community.

You will work to support the Port Augusta region, joining a mission-based organisation committed to care with flexible shifts to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable).
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, insured, reliable 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.
• Desire to join a team committed to care in a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide client centred approach care
• Promote clients choice and decision making
• Respond and report client deterioration and client wellbeing
• Enhance clients journey with Calvary Home Care by providing high quality care
• Ability to be flexible and work various shifts, days to meet clients care needs

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Flexibility

Technology proficiency

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support

Tools

Smartphone

Email

Internet

Job description

Support Worker - Calvary

This role is to support the Port Augusta Region

• 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
• Be part of a dynamic supportive team

About the role

As a Support Worker your role will beto assist a diverse range of clients under CHSP and HCP programmes. Providing ongoing support with activities of daily living and support services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite and Personal Care within clients own homes and out in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide client centred approach care
• Promote clients choice and decision making
• Respond and report client deterioration and client wellbeing
• Enhance clients journey with Calvary Home Care by providing high quality care
• Ability to be flexible and work vary of shifts, days to meet clients care needs.

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

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 checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role