Overview
Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare. We are celebrating 30 years of providing care and we now have 5000+ employees. We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to help older people live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around your local suburbs and surrounding areas with availability during weekdays 8am-5pm (preferably 3 minimum days).
Location & Employment Type
* Location: Hunter region – Lake Macquarie (Morisset/Toronto), Maitland, Newcastle
* Permanent Part-time and casual roles available
* Not-for-profit employer, with tax benefits
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* 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
* 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
* Australian driver\'s licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle (essential)
* Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (preferred but not 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
* Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
* Paid parental leave
* Long service leave after 5 years
* 40+ locations across NSW and QLD
* 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we're looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we'll be in touch.
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