Support Workers - Aged Home Care

Calvary; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvary is recruiting Support Workers to serve the Adelaide and Southern Fleurieu Peninsula area, providing in-home aged care support to clients with daily living activities, social support, respite and personal care.

You will help clients stay independent at home, work within our Service Delivery Model, and meet pre-employment checks and clearances required for a mission-based healthcare organisation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individualised Support, Home & Community Services, or Aged Care, or equivalent.
• Full valid Australian driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and personal care in their homes.
• Provide social support and respite services to promote independence.
• Drive client/company vehicles as needed and follow safety protocols.
• Report changes in health or care plans to the team.
• Maintain client confidentiality and safety, adhering to Calvary policies.

Skills

Driving

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Clearance

Police Clearance

Education

Certificate III in Individualised Support, Home & Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent

Tools

Smartphone

Email/Computer basics

Job description

Support Workers - Aged Care - SA (All regions)

• 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
• Be part of a dynamic supportive team

About the role

We are looking for Support Workers to service the Adelaide and Southern Fleurieu Peninsula area. Your role will be to assist a diverse range of clients including aged and high needs clients with activities of daily living and providing support services in their own home such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite and Personal Care at their home. We strive to provide high quality care to allow our clients to feel as independent as possible while living in their own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote Client Choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the client as per Calvary home Care's Service Delivery Model.
• Ability to work shifts in set time blocks/pattern rostering.
• Ability to drive client/company vehicles
• Proactive in supporting clients to enhance their life choices both at home and in the community
• Report changes in client's health, care plans or if additional services are needed
• Review regularly communications received via email, support Worker Connect and other communication methods to ensure current knowledge of policies, procedures and activities across Calvary.
• Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and the health and safety of others within the workplace.
• Protect the rights and confidentiality of clients by ensuring the care provided maintains client dignity and privacy Completed a minimum of Certificate III in Individualised Support, Home & Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent Current full drivers licence Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate & CPR Living in the Southern Suburbs or on the Southern Fleurieu (Highly desirable) Reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration & full comprehensive third party insurance) Smart mobile phone or device NDIS Clearance ( or willingness to obtain one) Police Clearance (with in 6months or willingness to obtain one) Access to the internet and experience using a computer, systems and applications Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

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. Your benefits:

• 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 checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

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 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