Support Worker - Home Care

Calvary Care; Shepparton; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Flexible hours

Paid travel time and kilometres

Career development programs

Refer a friend bonus

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking Support Workers to join our Shepparton community team, covering Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and surrounding suburbs. Part-time roles available with flexible hours, travel within the area supported and rostered to minimize commute.

You will support clients with daily tasks, personal care, mobility, medication prompting, and companionship, helping them maintain independence and achieve goals in partnership with their networks.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (essential).
• Current first aid and CPR certification is essential.
• Valid driver’s licence and vehicle insurance required.
• Mobile phone with GPS capability required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and companionship.
• Provide personal care, mobility assistance and medication prompting.
• Support clients to achieve goals in partnership with care networks.
• Promote customer choice, positive routines and meaningful activities.

Skills

Travel flexibility

First aid

CPR

Driver's licence

GPS-enabled phone

Communication

Time management

Tech literacy

Team oriented

Education

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

Job description

Support Worker - Home Care (Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and surrounding suburbs)

About the role

We are looking for people to join our Shepparton team as Support Workers in the community, part time positions are currently available to work with the community care team.

• As a support worker you will be supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
• Support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
• Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks.
• Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer

We have clients living at home in Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura and surrounding suburbs. Where we can we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.

What's in it for you?

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Flexible hours that make sense for you
• Paid both travel time and kilometres
• Career development programs and partnerships
• 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
• Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

What you will bring

Ideally, you will have some experience in the health sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right 'can-do' attitude. Full training and orientation will be provided.

• Willingness to travel up to 30 mins (approx) in and around Shepparton area
• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (essential) or willingness to undertake traineeship
• Current first aid and CPR certificate is essential
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence and comprehensive insurance, reliable motor vehicle
• Mobile phone that supports GPS is essential
• 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

About Calvary

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Please note the following:

There is no set application closing date, therefore we recommend applying at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close the job advertisement once sufficient applicants are received.

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

For more information, or to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Diana Arnold via [e-mail]