Join Catholic Healthcare as a Community Worker - Home Care. Discover a career where care goes both ways
We offer a $1,000 Bonus ($500 at 6 months, $500 at 12 months), recently increased hourly rate from $33.40 - $42.88 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement (99 cents per km), and flexible hours and days.
Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our Aged Care clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible.
Responsibilities include:
* General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds and washing
* 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 kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
* Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
* Good communication skills
* A reliable team player
* Understanding of workplace health and safety
* An Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle (essential)
* Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (not essential as you can complete this through our traineeship program)
* Willingness to apply for a Police Check
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
* Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
* Paid Parental leave
* Long Service leave after 5 years
* Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
* 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
* A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds
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.
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