**Kinder Caring** is urgently seeking experienced, motivated, committed, and caring Support Workers to provide care to clients in the Maitland area.
**About Us**
Established in 1998, **Kinder Caring Home Support Services** continues to be dedicated to addressing the unique challenges of caring for people in their own homes. Kinder Caring has a strong commitment to continuous improvement and our care team is faithful to our values of respect, kindness, dedication and accountability. We are also a Registered Provider for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland (NIISQ) and a Preferred Provider for the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkCover VIC.
As a **Support Worker**, you'll access client information, and document progress or hazards to ensure their safety and wellbeing on an easy to use APP. We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne and the Gold Coast with dedicated teams to provide you with ongoing support.
**Why work with us**:
- Hours of work to suit your availability and location. The more available hours you provide, the more work we can give
- A roster in advance to help your work-life balance
- 2-hour minimum shift engagement
- Broken Shift allowance
- Paid travel time and Paid Kilometres
- Paid Weekly at Above Award pay rates
- Loyalty bonus at 3, 6 and 12 months of employment
- Ongoing Learning and Development education modules
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
**We're looking for people with these qualities**:
- 1-2 years of experience as a Support Worker, Assistant in Nursing, Care Worker, or similar role
- Certificate III in Aged Care/Disability or Individual Support (completed or working towards completing is highly desirable) OR studying towards a nursing qualification
- Regular background checks (Police Check, First Aid, CPR, WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance)
- You have a current Australian Driver's Licence and a registered vehicle - travel is part of the role
**What we look for**:
- Reliable, hardworking, compassionate, and experienced individuals.
- Able to work on your own and in a team to meet client needs.
- Committed to providing clients with the best care and maintaining client dignity & choice.
- Able to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and companionship to our clients.
**Job Type**: Casual
**Salary**: $31.00 - $38.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Flexible hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Annual bonus
- Penalty rates
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks to be worn on duty, COVID19 checklists to be completed prior to shifts and stringent IPC measures are in place.