Support Workers - Newcastle Region

Calvary Care; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits,Discount

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid travel time and kilometres

Flexible hours

Training and career opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Calvary Care is seeking Personal Care Support Workers to assist clients in the Newcastle region with daily living activities at home and in the community. You will provide domestic assistance, social support, meal prep, transport and personal care as needed, contributing to quality of life for aged and high-needs clients.

Join a large Australian healthcare provider with a supportive team, flexible hours, and opportunities for training and career development.

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.
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation.

Responsibilities

• Assist a diverse range of clients including aged and high needs with activities of daily living.
• Provide services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite Care, Transport, Meal Preparation, Medication Administration and Personal Care at home and in the community.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Customer service

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Tech literacy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Home and Community Care/Disability or Individual Support

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.

Your benefits:

• 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 - [e-mail]

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