Support Worker

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Deakin
Categories: Aged Care Support

  • 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
  • Enjoy guaranteed hours with a mission based organisation
About the role
 
We are looking for people to join our Canberra team as Support Workers in the community, part time positions are currently available to work with the home care team.
 
Your main duties will include:
  • supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
  • Support people with personal care, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
  • Support people to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks.
Essential criteria
  • Available Monday to Friday starting at 8.00am
  • A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support 
  • Current and valid Driver’s Licence and insured, reliable car 
  • Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card and First Aid certificate
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
  • Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
For further information please contact Kelli Harlovich, Service Coordinator on 1300 797 522 or kelli.harlovich@calvarycare.org.au
 
Why work for Calvary?
 
At Calvary, our staff matter. 
 
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 
  • Guaranteed hours
  • Paid parental leave 
  • Paid both travel time and kilometres
  • Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support
  • Training, development pathways and career opportunities
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
 
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
 
 

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