Trainee Community Workers (Aged Care) - Maitland/Rutherford

Ternary; Maitland City Council; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking Community Support Workers in Maitland, NSW. This role offers flexible hours, allowing workers to complete their Aged Care qualification while earning. Responsibilities include supporting aged care clients with personal care, domestic tasks, and transportation to appointments. No prior experience is required, as on-the-job training will be provided.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

On-the-job training

Excellent working conditions

Qualifications

• Must have a reliable vehicle with a NSW driver's licence.
• Must be COVID-19 vaccinated.
• Ability to pass a National Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Visit clients in their homes and support them with domestic assistance.
• Help with personal care tasks such as dressing and grooming.
• Assist with meal preparation and transportation.

Skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Great attitude

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Overview

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. 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 9:00am and 5:00pm, 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 starts from $24.65+ per hour (part-time). Must have a reliable vehicle, with a NSW driver\'s licence.

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?

About the role

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. Full 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.

Responsibilities

• Shifts are available Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am to 4:00 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

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply here.