AddressWhy join us?
- We’re looking for people who have availability to work shifts across the afternoon, evening and weekends in Wagga Wagga and the surrounding area.
- We will offer you a competitive remuneration, from $37.36 to $40.25 per hour (including 25% casual loading), reflective of your skills and experience.
- You can take advantage of salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay.
- We promote a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
About the role:
As a Community Care Worker, you will provide a range of support services to clients of Forrest Community Services in their own homes or in the community. Engaging and supporting a client’s social, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs will always be at the core of your service. You will be responsible for providing:
- Personal care – including showering, toileting, dressing, grooming and assistance with meals.
- Domestic assistance – including general household duties.
- Social support – connecting clients to the community.
About you:
We believe our clients deserve extraordinary support and care. While industry qualifications are important, we also look for the right person with the right values to fit our team. We're looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine interest in the aged care industry.
- Can communicate effectively with clients, family members and staff.
- Holds a current “C” class licence and has their own vehicle with full comprehensive insurance.
- Is trained in First Aid/CPR or is willing to undergo training.
- Ideally has qualifications and previous work experience in aged care or the health sector.
About us:
The Forrest Centre is founded on spiritual support and personal connection, we are a Riverina-based aged care provider. With almost 40 years of experience, we are a registered charity dedicated to ensuring elderly people in the region receive the care they deserve. Our services include at-home care through Forrest Community Services for people across the Riverina including Wagga, Griffith, Narrandera, Tumbarumba, and Tumut. These services are provided so that our clients can continue to live their life, at home with as much independence as possible.
A word from our staff:
“My experience working at Forrest Community Services: is extremely rewarding and satisfying, I like all aspects of my roles and helping others makes me smile. Forrest Community Services is caring compassionate and respectful.” - Lesley
What is next?
Applications close on Friday, 24 May 2024 at 5.00pm AEDT. However, we assess applications as they come in so please don't hesitate in applying.
If you are interested in this role and would like more information, please contact Kate Ballard, Quality Coordinator - Forrest Community Services, on 02 6932 3*** or ********@forrestcentre.com.au.
Please note, all employees are required to undertake a police check and you must be an Australian citizen or have work rights for Australia to be eligible. Visa sponsorship will not be offered.
The Forrest Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander descent, culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds and, mature aged people.
