Support Worker - Parramatta and Auburn

Catholic Healthcare; St Clair; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Km reimbursement

Leave loading

Private health insurance discount

Career growth

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Job summary

Catholic Healthcare invites compassionate individuals to support older Australians at home across Parramatta, Blacktown, Auburn, Riverstone and Mt Druitt areas. You'll travel between clients in a varied, rewarding role with flexible hours in permanent part-time or casual positions.

Competitive hourly rates, kms paid, leave loading and not-for-profit tax benefits enhance this caring career and opportunities to grow through training and paid placement.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3/4 in Individual Support is highly regarded but not essential.
• Experience in home care or transferable care skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day in-home tasks: cleaning, tidying, washing per care plan.
• Transport clients to appointments and shopping.
• Meal preparation and essential personal care as trained.
• Provide social support or respite for family carers.
• Maintain safety and report changes in client condition.

Education

Certificate 3/4 in Individual Support

Job description

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Hourly rate from $34.50 to $37.00 +25% loading + superannuation + $1.11 per km
• Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry? Both welcome!
• Location - Travelling to visit clients around Western Sydney area ( Parramatta, Blacktown, Auburn, Riverstone & Mt Druitt areas)
• Permanent Part Time or casual roles available - flexible hours and days
• Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Catholic Healthcare now employs over 6,000 people, with over 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.
We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around Parramatta and surrounding suburbs in a varied and rewarding role - no two days will be the same!!

Day to day role looks like:

• Supporting and connecting with our clients assisting with day to day in home tasks - cleaning, tidying, washing and other tasks within the client's care plan
• Transport to appointments and shopping
• Meal preparation
• Social Support or Respite for family/carers
• Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• A genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australian's in the community
• To be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• To be a reliable team player
• To have an understanding of workplace health and safety
• Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded (but not essential)
• An Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle (essential)

What we can offer you:

• Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement ($1.11 per Km) + paid travel time
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
• Career growth and increased earning potential
• Earn and learn - we will support you to get a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with paid placement
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

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