Support Worker
Are you seeking a rewarding role where you can contribute to your community and make a real difference in someone's life?
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Calvary Community Care
Location: ACT
Work type: Casual/Vacation
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Phone: +61-3-2597-3119
Fax: +61-7-9477-8139
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Detail information about job Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy
- $28.38 an hour + super + allowances and salary packaging
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Uniforms and Laundry allowance provided
Casual
About the role
We are looking for Support Workers to join our dedicated team where “Being for Others” is our Mission and our difference. These rewarding roles support our clients with a range of support services including Respite, Personal Care and Domestic Assistance to enable independence, improve social connections and promote positive health and well-being in both the community and clients homes.
As a Support Worker you will have 24/7 support from our Head Office Support Team (including clinical services), regular access to your supervisor and team meetings, attractive salary packaging options, access to an Employee Assistance program and opportunities to participate in and be rewarded through our Employee Recognition program. We are looking for Support Workers who have avalability to work weekends and who can work in the southern suburbs of ACT.
Successful candidates will need to be available for a minimum of 3 week days (Monday - Friday) between the hours of 7.30am - 6.30pm to be considered for these positions.
What you bring
We are looking for Support Workers who have the following:
- Certificate III in Aged Care/HACC/Individual Support or equivalent
- Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Current Australian Drivers Licence, reliable insured motor vehicle and smart mobile phone/device
- Computer literacy and access to emails/internet
- Flexible availability to cover a range of shifts across the week including mornings, evenings, weekends and overnight.
In return you will have ongoing training to develop your skills, career progression opportunities and a satisfying and fulfilling work life.
Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of a leading mission based health care organisation. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality. To find out more about the benefits of working at Calvary, please visit - https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/
About Calvary
Calvary is a national Catholic provider of health, community and aged care services operating in six states and territories. Our services include public and private hospital care, acute and sub-acute care, home care services and retirement and aged care services, in both rural and metropolitan areas. Calvary employs over 11,000 people and has over 1,500 volunteers.
Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on communicating the inestimable dignity and value of each person. We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Calvary Spirit and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.
This role presents an opportunity to join the Community Care arm of Calvary. We are a progressive and friendly company that has been providing a range of flexible services to support people to live independently in their own homes and the community for over 25 years.
How to join the team
To join our diverse, compassionate and dedicated team for a rewarding Calvary career, please submit an online application.
As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment, psychometric and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.
Our values of Hospitality, Healing, Stewardship and Respect underpin all that we do. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and support applications by people from various life experiences, cultures and faiths and work together to provide options that empower and enrich our clients.
Applications Close: 29/07/2018
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