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Form of workSupport Workers - Personal care - Port Augusta Calvary Cottage
- 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
- Be part of a dynamic supportive team
About the role
The position of Care Support Worker is part of an integrated team. We are looking for applicants to join an existing team at the Port Augusta Calvary Cottage.
Key Responsibilities
- Client engagement at the Calvary Cottage via Day program. Supporting a range of clients including those living with dementia
- Day shifts with some overnights and weekend work possible
- Meal preparation, Cottage cleaning and client transport
- Promote Client Choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the client as per Calvary home Care's Service Delivery Model
- Ability to work shifts in set time blocks/pattern rostering
- Ability to drive client/company vehicles
- Proactive in supporting clients to enhance their life choices both at home and in the community
- Report changes in client's health, care plans or if additional services are needed
- Review regularly communications received via email, support Worker Connect and other communication methods to ensure current knowledge of policies, procedures and activities across Calvary.
- Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and the health and safety of others within the workplace.
- Protect the rights and confidentiality of clients by ensuring the care provided maintains client dignity and privacy
About you
- Completed Certificate III in Individualised Support, Home & Community Services, Aged Care or equivalent
- Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate & CPR
- Current full drivers licence
- Reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration & full comprehensive third party insurance)
- Smart mobile phone or device
- NDIS Clearance (Highly desirable or willingness to obtain one)
- Police Check within the last 6months (or willingness to obtain one)
- Access to the internet and experience using a computer, systems and applications
- Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
- A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
For further information please contact Vanessa Kirkham, Service Manager Calvary Cottage on ***************@calvarycare.org.au
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
Join our team, learn with purpose and drive positive impact in one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers across Public and Private Hospitals, Residential Aged Care and Home Care.
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
- Paid parental leave
- Training, development pathways and career opportunities
- Flexible hours that make sense for you
Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
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 checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You may be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role. Please note we are unable to accept e-mailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies
