Calvary Star of the Sea – Forster

 Leisure & Activities Officer/Support Workers

• 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
• Build your career with Calvary, supporting the provision of care to our residents

About the role

Are you a passionate personal carer who wants to make a real difference to the lives of clients? If you answered yes, then join the team at Star of the Sea Respite Cottage Forster.

The position of a Leisure & Activities and Support Worker is part of an integrated team of people working within an established and agreed framework attending to the needs of clients. The role is instrumental to ensuring that we are providing high quality care to our clients at all times.

Key Responsibilities

* Providing Transport for our day clients to and from the Respite Cottage

* Support clients to live the life they choose allowing them to exercise choice and independence

* Contribute to the physical, emotional and lifestyle needs and wants of the clients, through assessment and observation.

* With the support of the Respite Coordinator, deliver a program of activities that are aligned to individual care needs and run group         programs to increase socialisation.

* Ensure that clients can contribute to their community by participating in meaningful activities that engage them in normal daily life. 

* Encourage residents to live their best life through participation of meaningful activities and act as an advocate for clients.

About you

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable)
• Current and valid Driver’s Licence, insured, reliable motor vehicle and smart mobile phone
• 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

For further information please contact Michelle Baldwin 0427 227 642 / Michelle.Baldwin@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

• 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.

• 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