Support Worker - Home Care

Calvary Healthcare

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for people to join our Shepparton 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. 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 Shepparton, Mooroopna, Tatura, and surrounding suburbs. Where possible, we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.

Requirements

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (essential) or willingness to undertake traineeship
• Current first aid and CPR certificate is essential
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence and 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
• Willingness to travel up to 30 mins (approx) in and around Shepparton area

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
• 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

Benefits

• NFP salary packaging benefits
• discounted health insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree