Home Support Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Home Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

Kalyra Communities is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the provision of high quality residential aged care, community care, retirement living and affordable housing services.

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What do we need from you:

• Experience working as Home Support Worker
• Willing to travel to Cape Jervis and McLaren Vale/ Willunga (and possibly Victor Harbour, if required). 
• Knowledge and fluency in Italian or German language in desirable
• Willing to work on weekends and weekdays
• As an integral member of the community services team, you will possess the ability to support clients with personal care, domestic assistance or social support.
• You will have well developed communication and interpersonal skills including demonstrated experience interacting with a wide range of people.
• You will be committed to maintaining confidentiality and will respect the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of clients and their families / representatives.
• Current Drivers Licence and access to a registered, reliable and insured (third party property or comprehensive) motor vehicle is essential

Benefits of Working with the Kalyra Communities
Kalyra Communities recognises that the provision of its services relies on the skill, commitment and dedication of its employees.  Kalyra provides many Employee Rewards that are available to all employees such as:

• Salary Packaging
• Meal Card
• Education and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Well-Being Program
• Staff Appreciation Dinner

(there may be some conditions affecting the availability of some Employee Rewards)

How to Apply

Before you apply for this position, please read the position description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position.  You will be required to answer a few questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below.  You will also be asked to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume.  A cover letter is not mandatory, but may be added if so desired. 

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage. 

Pre-employment Screening
In the event you are shortlisted for an interview, and are then selected to progress to the next stage following interview, you must be prepared to undergo the following pre-employment screening processes as part of the selection process:

Pre-employment Medical Assessment
National Police Check
Reference Checks - Please include two work related referees in your resume for reference checking purposes - please ensure your referee details are current and are people that have supervised you.