Support Workers - Newcastle Region

Work Initiatives; Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Paid travel time & kilometres

Flexible hours

Training & development pathways

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Calvary is seeking Personal Care Support Workers to assist a diverse range of clients in the Newcastle region, providing daily living support and in-home care services. Roles include Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite Care, Transport, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration and Personal Care, in clients' homes and communities.

The organisation offers NFP salary packaging benefits, travel time and kilometres paid, flexible hours, training and development, and an Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable).
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, comprehensively insured, reliable motor vehicle and smartphone.
• 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 smartphone, email and internet.
• Desire to join a team committed to care in a mission-based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and provide services at home and in the community.
• Deliver Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite Care, Transport, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration and Personal Care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Tech savvy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Home & Community Care/Disability/Individual Support

Tools

Smartphone

Email

Internet

Job description

Personal Care Support Workers - Newcastle Region

About the role

As a Support Worker your role will be to assist a diverse range of clients including aged and high needs clients with activities of daily living and providing services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite Care, Transport, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration and Personal Care at their home and in the community.

Join our growing team! Permanent Part Time and Casual positions available.

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 both travel time and kilometres
• Flexible hours that make sense for you
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

About you

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

For further information please contactKaterina Gorgievski, Support Worker Team Leader -***************@calvarycare.org.au

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 checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role