Support Worker - Home Care Benalla

Calvary Healthcare

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Some experience in the health sector
Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desired but not essential)
A '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