Support Worker

Deakin, ACT, Australia, 2600
Permanent
Closing on: Sep 10 2024

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Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
Enjoy guaranteed hours with a mission based organisation

About The Role

We are looking for people to join our Canberra team as Support Workers in the community, part time positions are currently available to work with the home care team.

Your main duties will include:

supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
Support people with personal care, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
Support people to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks.

Essential Criteria

Available Monday to Friday starting at 8.00am
A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support
Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable car
Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card and First Aid certificate
Effective verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
Ability to work independently and effectively manage time

For further information please contact Kelli Harlovich, Service Coordinator on 1300 7+7 522 or kelli.harlovich@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Guaranteed hours
Paid parental leave
Paid both travel time and kilometres
Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
Training, development pathways and career opportunities

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role