Support Worker - Inner west

Calvary Care; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Paid parental leave

Training pathways

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking a Support Worker for the Inner West to visit and support clients in their homes and in the community. This permanent part-time role offers flexible hours and travel across the Inner West.

You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, transport and social support, while promoting meaningful routines for each client. Training, development pathways and career opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support or working towards.
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, insured, reliable vehicle.
• Good verbal and written communication with a customer service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Proficiency with smartphones, email and internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities at home.
• Support personal care, respite, social support and transport.
• Promote client choice and meaningful routines.

Skills

Driver’s Licence

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support

Tools

Smartphone

Email

Internet

Job description

Support Workers - Inner West

• Location - Travelling to visit clients across the Inner West
• Permanent Part Time roles available - flexible hours and days
• NFP salary packaging benefits, so you pay less tax!
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers

About the role

As a Support Worker your role will beto assist a diverse range of clients with activities of daily living in their homes and out in the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting clients with general domestic tasks, meal preparation and laundry assistance
• Supporting clients with personal care, respite care, social support and transport services
• Promote client choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the client

About you

• A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support or working towards,
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, insured, 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
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet

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.

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, WWCC checks, 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, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella