About the Role
We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around the Hills area in a varied and rewarding role - no two days will be the same!!
Responsibilities
- Supporting and connecting with clients, assisting with day-to-day in-home tasks like cleaning, tidying, and washing as per the care plan.
- Providing transport to appointments and shopping.
- Meal preparation.
- Offering social support or respite for family/carers.
- Assisting with personal care, including showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained).
Requirements
- A genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older Australians in the community.
- Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable team player.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety.
- Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle.
Skills
- Individual Support
Location
- Travelling around the Hills area
Work Type
- Permanent Part Time
- Casual
Experience Level
- Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry
Education Level
- Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded
Salary/Compensations
- $34.50 to $37.00 per hour
- +25% casual loading
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- superannuation
- $1.11 per km reimbursement
Benefits
- Not-for-profit tax benefits
- 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
- Career growth and increased earning potential
- Support to obtain Certificate 3 in Individual Support with paid placement
- Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
- Paid Parental leave
- Long Service leave after 5 years
About the Company
- Catholic Healthcare employs over 6,000 people with over 30 years of service.
- Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care.
- We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive.
- A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.
