Support Worker - Home Care

About the role
We are looking for people to join our Tasmania team as Support Workers in the community, part time positions are currently available to work with the community care team.
As a Support Worker you will be supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
Qualified Support Workers will also support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks.
Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer
We have clients living at home in Launceston and surrounding suburbs. Where we can we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.
What's in it for you?
NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Flexible hours that make sense for you
Paid both travel time and kilometres
Career development programs and partnerships
'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/
What you will bring
Ideally, you will have some experience in the health sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right 'can-do' attitude. Full training and orientation will be provided.
A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desired but not essential)
Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle
Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
About Calvary
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.
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/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19