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Form of work Ringwood & Healesville locations
Casual opportunities
Salary + Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
EACH’s vision is for a healthy and inclusive community
Join us at EACH
Founded on the vision that everyone is entitled to good health, we’re one of the nation’s leading health and community services providers, offering a broad range of services for over 45 years.
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About the role
In line with your commitment to customer care, you will have experience working with older people, a proven ability to communicate effectively and be able to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare and positive behaviour support plans.
Working in collaboration with the Social Activities Coordinator (Outer East) you will be required to undertake a number of activities including but not limited to:
Delivering and facilitating person centred social and planned activities which are goal orientated, engaging and meaningful (in house, community based and remotely) for Older Adults and those with complex needs that support wellness, reablement and independence
Communicating effectively with participants, carers, relevant community organisations for coordination of participant service delivery
Transporting participants when required for program activities (this may include driving a 12-seater bus)
Promoting and growing the services within the community
Ensuring risk management and all relevant program documentation is completed
Although a typical day might be hard to come across, you will regularly be engaging with the clients in groups on outings exploring the great South East or in our centre as they challenge their minds in a variety of activities or even at a simple gathering sharing stories.
About you
If you have experience working as a Support Worker, qualified with Certificate IV Leisure and lifestyle or aged care experience and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we're looking for!
In this position, your useful skills in creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers, will be helpful. A knowledge of and experience in low care environments will be beneficial. Mostly your bubbly and energetic personality will be your key asset.
As part of our team, EACH is looking for a Support Worker to assist customers to maintain and develop their independence to lead an enriching and fulfilling life.
What we offer
EACH is committed to developing our people. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:
Maximise your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year, AND up to $2,650 additional tax-free money to spend towards meals entertainment Salary Packaging Info.
Work arrangements that flex to you to allow for a positive work-life balance
Engaging, inclusive supportive team that meet regularly and has its own chat page to provide daily support to each other
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
Opportunities for internal career progression across QLD, NSW, ACT, and VIC
Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members
See what our team have to say about EACH Our People
Next steps
We want to know why you would like to come work with EACH and what you can bring to this role. When you ‘Apply Now’ you will be redirected to our Career Centre, where the Position Description is available. Please attach a cover letter with your resume on application.
If you have further questions please contact Kerry Colomb, Social Activities Coordinator, kerry.colomb @ each.com.au.
Applications close 26th January 2023
** Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!**
