Support Worker - Home Care (Outer East)

Calvary Healthcare

27d

About The Position

We are looking for people to join our Melbourne team as Support Workers in the community, part time positions are currently available to work with the community care team. As a support worker you will be supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion Qualified support workers will also support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks. Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer We have clients living at home in Ringwood, Croydon, Lilydale, and surrounding suburbs. Where we can and we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.

Requirements

Ideally, you will have some experience in the health sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right 'can-do' attitude.
Full training and orientation will be provided.
Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle
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 phones, email and internet
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Nice To Haves

A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desired but not essential)

Responsibilities

supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
supporting clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks
Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer

Benefits

Generous salary packaging benefits
ongoing professional development
supportive team environment
NFP salary packaging benefits
discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Paid both travel time and kilometres
Career development programs and partnerships
'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support