Support Worker - Home Care

Calvary; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Health insurance discount

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Travel time reimbursement

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Calvary in Australia is seeking Support Workers to assist older clients living at home with daily living activities, domestic tasks, personal and respite care, and social support within a compassionate team. You will help clients maintain independence and dignity while delivering respectful, person-centred care.

Join a mission-based organisation that offers flexible hours, training and career development, salary packaging, discounted health insurance, gym memberships, paid parental leave and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or related field is desirable.
• Current valid Driver's Licence and insured vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Comfort with technology (smartphones, email, internet).
• Commitment to care in a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service orientation

Independent work

Tech proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Smartphone usage

Email & Internet

Job description

• 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
• 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

For further information please contact Diana Arnoldat ************@calvarycare.org.au

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.

• 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.