AddressSupport Workers - Personal care - Port Augusta
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
As a Support Worker you will be able to assist a diverse range of clients including aged and high needs clients with activities of daily living to help support them to keep their independence while living in their own homes. You will be providing support services such as Domestic Assistance, Social Support, Respite and Personal Care you will be expected to work all shift lines so each day will be a little bit different from the last.
Key Responsibilities
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 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 Kate Szczypiorski, Recruitment Consultant on Kate.szczypiorski@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
