Support Workers

Calvary; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary is seeking a compassionate Support Worker to assist aged, disability and high-need clients at home and in the community. You will support daily living activities, provide personal care and social support, and follow care plans outlined by our Client Services Officer.

Daily routines vary, with visits typically short, often a few hours, and sometimes longer based on client needs. A Certificate III in Aged Care is preferred, with a driver’s license and tech comfort beneficial.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with aged, disability and high needs clients.
• Effective verbal and written communication with a customer service orientation.
• Proficiency with using smartphones, email and internet for client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Deliver domestic assistance, social support and respite services.
• Follow detailed care plans and client instructions from the Client Services Officer.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Time management

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Tools

Smartphone

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
• Support for those returning to the workforce with young children with school hours available

About the role

As a Support Worker your role will beto assist a diverse range of clients including aged, disability and high needs clients with activities of daily living and providing support services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite and Personal Care at their home and in the community.

Daily services and routines can vary considerably. Workers receive detailed instructions from their Client Services Officer so they know when to visit their clients and what assistance to provide. Some clients may have a detailed care plan or task list in the home, which will provide workers with further details. Usually, Workers have several clients. They may visit several clients in one day with each job lasting just an hour or two. Sometimes a Support Worker may have an all-day job with a client. Workers may have regular clients they see daily or weekly for months or years, others may visit clients for just a short period.

Key Responsibilities

• Our Support Workers must enjoy working with people and preferably have previous caring experience
• Our Support Worker vacancies have a minimum qualification requirement of a Certificate III in Aged Care
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet

About you

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, comprehensive car insurance, 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
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Michelle Dawes on **************@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 (Fitness Passport)
• 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/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You may be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.