Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. And together, we will.
We're a well-respected not-for-profit that's been serving society's most vulnerable for more than 160 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support.
As a Home Care Worker, you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthens communities. In return for your dedication, you'll find genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.
Your opportunity
Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Sutherland Shire in Kirrawee, our village offers a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Working at Donald Robinson Village means being part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and a passion for making a difference.
As an employee, you'll enjoy a workplace that encourages personal growth, continuous learning, and a sense of belonging. Our community is big on purpose and never short on things to do, offering opportunities for you to engage in village events, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues and residents alike.
Anglicare currently has several fantastic roles available for passionate Care Workers who thrive on building relationships and helping to improve the quality of life for the people they support. Roles are available across weekdays, evenings and weekends so flexibility will be key.
If this is you please consider joining our newest, diverse, exciting care delivery team
With kindness and understanding, you will provide and complete the following duties:
* Being present in the village, completing regular village rounds with your co-worker, and completing general village tasks during your shift.
* Assisting with domestic duties and household tasks including washing, ironing, vacuuming, dusting
* Assisting with the preparation and cooking of meals with individual residents and groups
* Assisting with social support individually and in group settings and encouraging older people to engage in social activities
* Assisting with personal care including showering, dressing, grooming
* Providing Transport - appointments, shopping and social outings both individual and in groups
* Respite - supporting an older person while family carers take a break in the person's home and/or at our overnight respite cottage
About you:
To be successful in this role you will understand the importance of maintaining compliance with standards, promote the core values of Anglicare Sydney and adhere to organisational policies and procedures that underpin the support offered to older people to live well at home.
To be considered for this role, you will have:
* Essential: Previous experience as a Support Worker in Home Care or Disability
* Desirable: A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home, and Community)
* Current accredited First Aid and CPR certificate (or willing to obtain)
* Vaccinated against COVID and Flu highly recommended
* A reliable vehicle to transport residents to appointments - NSW C Class Motor Vehicle (essential) with minimum Third Party Vehicle Insurance
* Ability to drive a minibus (NSW Class C license only)
* Basic computer and smartphone working knowledge
To thrive in this role you will also have:
* Empathy - understanding and sharing the feelings of others
* Patience - staying calm and composed in challenging situations
* Communication - clear and respectful interaction with clients and families
* Reliability - being dependable and consistent in care delivery
* Adaptability - adjusting to different needs and environments
At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You'll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that's right for you.
On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:
* Join our growing and vibrant team at Donald Robinson Village, working in a rewarding environment to brighten the day of the older people you work with
* Supporting Anglicare's Retirement Living residents to remain living at home independently
* There will be opportunities for additional hours and/or to backfill leave
* Working on one site
* Your manager will be based on site and available to answer any questions while you're visiting residents within the village.
* Best part is assisting older people in the comfort of their own homes, in the community they are part of
* Opportunity for career development, diversity and progression within the organisation
* Easy mobile app for managing rostered resident services
* Fitness Passport - Access to 800+ gyms at discounted prices
* Earn up to $15900 tax free
Are you ready for a career that means more?
To apply for this role, please click the 'Apply' button or submit your resumé and a cover letter via our application portal at https://anglicare.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Anglicare_Careers
As soon as you apply, you will be invited to a short interview via Chat. After completing this interview, you will then be invited to a short video interview where you will be asked three scenario-based questions relating to your experience and insights on personal care. You will be able to record your answers from the comfort of your own home via mobile phone or laptop/computer.
Anglicare Sydney is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others, and we value the diverse perspectives they bring. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
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We exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.
We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.
We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.
We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.
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We exist to serve people in need in our community, enrich lives and share the love of Jesus.
We hold true to our Christian motivation while responding to meet the changing needs of our community.
We seek to promote and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ as we love and serve those who are ageing, vulnerable or marginalised; respecting and valuing every person as made in the image of the living God.
We offer life-enriching care and compassion for each person, meeting material, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
In partnership with parishes and others, we provide a range of services that promotes dignity, safety, participation and wellbeing for people in their relationships, homes and communities.
Source: this is an extract from the company's own website
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