• Casual position available based from our Port Macquarie office and surrounding suburbs
• Open to experienced and new Support Workers with a min Cert III in Aged Care - Training available
• 25% casual loading + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay

We are looking for a Support Worker to work casually across our Home Care Packages program.
Home Care Packages responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality individualised support and assist our older adult clients, supporting them to maintain and develop their independence so that they can lead enriching and fulfilling lives.
• Follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support and support with personal care in the client's home.
• Assisting with transportation to attend appointments.

Who we are looking for
If you have experience working as a Support Worker, are qualified with a Minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support or related field, and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!

• Minimum Cert III Qualification in Aged Care, or Individual Support (must have completed aged care components).
• Experience working with older adults.
• The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
• A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
• A valid driver’s licence.

What we offer 
EACH is committed to developing our team. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. 
We provide: 

• Work-life balance in this casual role + 25% casual loading. 
• Opportunities for internal career progression in NSW, QLD, ACT, and VIC.
• Increase your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
• Professional support and supervision.
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.      
• Opportunities to continuously grow and develop. 

Community Support Worker – In Home Aged Care

• Great new hourly rates, from $29.71-$31.04 per hour PPT + generous leave loading + Super + Km Reimburse (96cents per KM) +NFP Salary Packaging
• Flexible start and finish times
• Immediate start - PPE, uniform & work Smart Phone provided

The Position:

Are you looking for a role that is as diverse as it is rewarding?

We’re looking for Community Support Workers to join our team of dedicated carers. You will be working in your local area, supporting your local community by providing high quality personalised care to our valued clients in their own homes for as long as possible.

Duties in this role include:

• Domestic Assistance/Housekeeping such as cleaning bathroom, kitchen, vacuuming, mopping, ironing etc
• Meal preparation
• Social assistance
• Transport to appointments and shopping etc
• Personal care such as showering, grooming and toileting (for those with a cert 3 or above and are comfortable with it)

To be successful in this role you’ll need:

• An Australian driver's license and a reliable insured motor vehicle is essential
• A warm and approachable personality
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
• Evidence of Covid vaccinations
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent - advantage but not essential

 Why you’ll love working with us:

• Build a career with a leading Aged Care provider offering ongoing training and job security
• Work independently with plenty of support from your team and leaders
• Great not for profit salary packaging opportunities so you pay less tax, and other benefits
• Access to fitness passport

Catholic Healthcare is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential aged care, home and community services, retirement living and healthcare across NSW and SE QLD. Together, our team of around 4000 people are dedicated to our Mission of helping our customers to live life to its fullest every day. 

Please note that pre-employment checks (including Police) will be completed for all preferred candidates before an Offer is made.

Bodington is our 120-bed home located at beautiful Wentworth Falls. We have Morning, Afternoon and Night shift permanent part-time positions available across all days of the week. 

Bodington is not close to public transport so a motor vehicle would be advantageous

Working at Catholic Healthcare as a Personal Care Assistant means:

• You will be part of a growing not-for-profit organisation that values its employees
• Great salary packaging benefits including meal and entertainment benefits
• NSW pay rates $30.71 per hour + super + shift loadings + salary packaging
• Continual learning and development opportunities
• Annual scholarship program to support further education
• Paid parental leave and long service leave after 5 years
• Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
• 42 Locations across NSW + QLD if you decide to move!
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

As part of a dedicated team who work hard to create a safe, home like environment you'll be responsible for:

• Assisting with personal care such as showering and dressing
• Supporting with day-to-day tasks such as eating and social activities
• Working with clinical staff to ensure care and medication plans are followed
• Maintaining documentation and working as part of a team to ensure our residents' health and well-being are optimized, and
• Providing high quality service to families and the community

What you will need to be considered:

• Successfully completed a Certificate 3 in Aged Care (or equivalent)
• Warm and empathetic interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with a wide range of people
• A genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change
• Covid vaccination evidence
• NDIS screening check or willingness to obtain

• Guaranteed hours and shifts in Sunshine Coast South- Perm Part Time 

• Extensive paid training. Paid km’s. Phone allowance and other discounts 

When was the last time you made a difference in someone's life?

For our Aged Care Workers, it’s with every customer, and on every shift. It takes a special person to be a Care Worker and help the older members of our community. We are looking for just that person to join our KinCare team in Sunshine Coast South.  

Your day will include;

• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning the home of older people so they have a safe and beautiful place to live

• Helping our customers with meal preparation and shopping 

• Providing social support and access to lifestyle activities

• Providing respite and emotional support

• Social support and transport to appointments

• Providing complex care for customers with high care needs, such as dementia 

Why KinCare?

• We’re committed to improving the quality of life and wellbeing for our customers through tailored in-home care services. 

• Guarantee hours close to home as a permanent part time employee.

• Your well-being is our priority. You can’t care for others if you don’t look after yourself.

• Extensive paid training and culture of continuous learning to ensure you know what’s expected and have the opportunity to learn.

• Accelerated learning programs to gain your professional qualifications (Cert 3).

• Paid CPR and First Aid courses.

• Paid km’s, phone allowance and discounts on your car maintenance.

• Free uniform and a shoe allowance.

• Support at every step of your employment journey with KinCare.

What do we look for in a Care Worker? 

• You care about assisting our aged community so they can live independently at home for longer. 

• You have a current P1 class or above Australian Drivers License and a registered vehicle – travel is part of the role.

• You don’t sweat the small stuff; sometimes your customer will be having a bad day or traffic delays you. You know not to take this personally and to shake it off before your next customer.

• You're available to work at least 3 days - Monday - Friday. No night or weekend work here.

• You're comfortable working independently and finding solutions to everyday problems, knowing when to ask your Manager for help. 

If you’re looking for an organisation that cares about you, apply today. 

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

When you apply we will send you a link to a short online assessment from Vervoe so you can see what a day in the life of our Home Care Worker will be like. Before joining our team, we require a National Police Check, functional assessment and evidence of covid vaccination.