Support Worker - Casual - Coffs Harbour and surrounds
Coffs Harbour NSW, Australia
Discover a career where care goes both ways!
* Recently increased hourly rate from $33.40 - $42.88 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement (99 cents per km)
* Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry? Both welcome!
* Location - Travelling to visit clients around Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas
* Casual roles Monday and Tuesday availability
* Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax!
Catholic Healthcare now has over 5,800 employees and marked its 30th anniversary in 2024. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We're committed to creating a world where older people thrive. We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around Coffs Harbour and surrounding suburbs in a varied and rewarding role - no two days will be the same!!
Day to day role looks like:
* Supporting and connecting with our clients assisting with day to day in home tasks - cleaning, tidying, washing and other tasks within the client's care plan
* Transport to appointments and shopping
* Meal preparation
* Social Support or Respite for family/carers
* Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)
To be successful in this role you'll need:
* A genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australian's in the community
* To be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
* To be a reliable team player
* To have an understanding of workplace health and safety
* Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded (but not essential)
* An Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle (essential)
What we can offer you:
* Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement (99c per Km) + paid travel time
* Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
* Career growth and increased earning potential
* Earn and learn - we will support you to get a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with paid placement
* Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
* Paid Parental leave
* Long Service leave after 5 years
* A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.
Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
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