Support Worker - Home Care

Calvary Healthcare

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About The Position

About the role We are looking for people to join our team as Support Workers in the aged 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 Benalla and surrounding suburbs. Where we can we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel. What's in it for you? 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 Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/ What you will bring 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. A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, or Individual Support is essential or willingness to undertake traineeship Current First Aid and CPR certificate is essential Current and valid Driver’s Licence with comprehensive insurance, reliable motor vehicle Mobile phone that supports GPS is essential 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 About Calvary As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans. Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community. For more information, or to have an informal chat about the role, please contact Diana Arnold via [email protected] Please note the following: There is no set application closing date, therefore we recommend applying at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close the job advertisement once sufficient applicants are received. 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, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

Requirements

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, or Individual Support is essential or willingness to undertake traineeship
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate is essential
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence with comprehensive insurance, reliable motor vehicle
• Mobile phone that supports GPS is essential
• 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

• some experience in the health sector
• the right 'can-do' attitude

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

• 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
• Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed