Support Worker - Coffs Harbour and surrounds at Catholic Healthcare

Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

42.88

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Genuine passion for care, High quality care provision, Interacting with people, Good communication skills, Reliable team player, Workplace health and safety understanding, Personal care assistance, Meal preparation, Social support, Respite care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Discover a career where care goes both ways! Recently increased hourly rate from $33.40 - $42.88 per hour + superannuation + km reimbursement (99 cents per km) Experienced and qualified or brand new to the care industry? Both welcome! Location - Travelling to visit clients around Coffs Harbour and surrounding areas Permanent Part Time or casual roles available - flexible hours and days Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax! Catholic Healthcare now has over 5,800 employees and marked its 30th anniversary in 2024. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities and supporting them to live the life they choose through innovative person-centred models of care. We’re committed to creating a world where older people thrive. We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around Coffs Harbour and surrounding suburbs in a varied and rewarding role - no two days will be the same!! Day to day role looks like: Supporting and connecting with our clients assisting with day to day in home tasks - cleaning, tidying, washing and other tasks within the client's care plan Transport to appointments and shopping Meal preparation Social Support or Respite for family/carers Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained) To be successful in this role you’ll need: A genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australian's in the community To be comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people Good communication skills To be a reliable team player To have an understanding of workplace health and safety Certificate 3 or 4 in Individual Support highly regarded (but not essential) An Australian driver's licence and access to a registered motor vehicle (essential) What we can offer you: Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement (99c per Km) + paid travel time Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax 17.5% Annual Leave Loading Career growth and increased earning potential Earn and learn - we will support you to get a Certificate 3 in Individual Support with paid placement Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits Paid Parental leave Long Service leave after 5 years A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded. Apply online now! Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting and connecting with clients by assisting with daily in-home tasks such as cleaning, tidying, washing, transportation to appointments, meal preparation, social support, and personal care if qualified.