Trainee Community Workers (Aged Care) - Forster area

Ternary; Forster; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Flexible hours

Incentives

Job summary

Ternary is hiring Community Support Workers to visit clients in their homes, delivering essential in-home care and social support. Training is provided on the job as you complete the Certificate III in Individual Support, with paid buddy shifts and scheduled training days.

Flexible days between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 15 hours and potential for 30+ hours weekly. NSW driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Have a great attitude.
• Be reliable.
• Willingness to learn and work.
• Pass a National Police Check (we will get this for you).
• Pass Working with Vulnerable Persons Card (WVPC).
• Have a current NSW drivers licence.
• Have a reliable, registered vehicle, with full comprehensive insurance.
• Have regular availability.
• Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a Permanent resident, allowing access to State Funding for the program.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes and provide Domestic Assistance, Shopping trips, Personal Care (dressing, showering, grooming, etc).
• Prepare meals and assist with transportation to appointments.
• Support social activities and respite services.
• Progress to additional services as you gain training and experience.

Skills

Great attitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

WVPC

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

• Are you looking for a regular role with aged care clients who are living in the community?
• Have you been wanting to complete an Aged Care qualification and want to work at the same time?
• This role is for you!
• Family-friendly hours available,
• Train on the job and complete your studies whilst being paid.
• Are you looking to start your caring career? This role is for you:
• On-the-job training provided
• Regular clients and hours
• Permanent part-time roles
• Flexible days/hours, as long as your availability is between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday
• If you don't have experience, we can offer you on-the-job training
• Minimum 15 hours a week, and work up to 30+ hours a week
• Excellent incentives and working conditions
• The hourly rate is $34.4200 per hour (part-time)
• Must have a reliable vehicle with a NSW driver's licence and have/be willing to obtain full comprehensive insurance.
• Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid & CPR

Are you caring, supportive, reliable, a person, and have a great attitude?

Do you have a reliable car, a current NSW driver's licence, and are COVID-19 vaccinated?

Our client, a well-established home and community care organisation, is seeking new team members to join their local team in the region.

No experience is required; we will train you in Certificate III in Individual Support, and you will be paid to attend buddy shifts, regular shifts, and training days.

On-the-job training provided.

We are expanding this team to deal with the increase in new clients requiring services, with the expansion of community services.

When you start your career as a Community Support Worker, you can complete socialisation and domestic tasks. As you progress, you will receive training in additional services, such as personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting), respite, catheter care, and much more!

What we are seeking:

• Have a great attitude
• Be reliable
• Willingness to learn and work
• Ability to pass a National Police Check (we will get this for you)
• Ability to pass and receive a Working with Vulnerable Persons Card (WVPC)
• Have a current NSW driver's licence
• Have a reliable, registered vehicle, with full comprehensive insurance; and
• Have regular availability
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a Permanent resident, allowing access to State Funding for the program.

Shifts are available Monday to Friday, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.

You will be visiting (clients - aged care) in their homes and supporting them with services, which may include:

• Domestic Assistance
• Shopping trips
• Personal Care (dressing, showering, grooming, etc)
• Meal Preparation
• Transportation
• To & from Medical Appointments
• Social Activities
• Respite
• We are seeking people living within the local area
• Willingness to learn