Community Care Workers
Job No:
65821
Location:
Northern Rivers Area, NSW
- Work in a well established organisation!
- Excellent work/life balance!
- Competitive salary + salary sacrifice!
- Company smart phone provided!
About the Organisation
St Carthage's Community Care is dedicated to providing services to older people, people with disabilities and their carers on the Far North Coast.
Operating for over 23 years, St Carthage's has been managing a range of community services that aim to be responsive to both individual and community needs while also being effective in making positive changes to any gaps within these needs. Currently managing seven services, this organisation aspires to become a highly-regarded, client-focused, professionally delivered service that enriches, empowers and maximises the potential of all people.
St Carthage's Community Care are proud to have been successful in achieving recognition in five Eden principles, which is a first for a community care, respite, disability services organisation in NSW and Australia.
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About the Opportunities
Due to increased funding and a growing number of new clients, St Carthage's Community Care currently has exciting opportunities for Community Care Workers to join their dedicated team in working throughout the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. St Carthage's Community Care are specifically looking for Disability Community Care Workers and Aged Care Community Care Workers throughout the Far North Coast of NSW. There are part time and casual opportunities available across a range of shifts including day time, evening, night/sleep over and weekend.
St Carthage’s provides services throughout the Northern Rivers region and the successful applicants will be based from home and will cover their local geographical area which will be between Tweed and Grafton and inland as far as Woodenbong.
You will provide specialised support to clients in aged care and disability services, including providing clients with flexible opportunities to enhance their independence and facilitating community participation.
More specifically, some of your key duties and responsibilities will be to:
- Advocate on issues in relation to older people and people with disabilities, and promote community awareness of their achievements;
- Liaise with other St Carthage's services and external service providers;
- Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality;
- Participate in realising client dreams and aspirations; and
- Provide client supervision and/or assistance in accordance with client wishes and funding guidelines including, but not limited to personal care domestic assistance and social support.
St Carthage's Community Care is seeking candidates with a Certificate III in Aged Care and or Certificate III in Disabilities coupled with a self-motivated attitude, well-developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and flexibility in both team and individual tasks.
Your understanding of Work Health and Safety, manual handling requirements and food handling procedures is important. You will have the ability to work autonomously and effectively with clients and the families of clients with complex needs.
You will also need a current Drivers Licence, a reliable motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance as well as a current First Aid Certificate.
This role is subject to a Criminal Record Check prior to employment. The successful candidate must be available to work rostered shifts and respond to call outs when required.
In return, you will receive an attractive remuneration package, with salary sacrifice options available! You'll enjoy a position where you are truly valued and encouraged to achieve! You will also be supplied with a smart phone for work purposes!
With daytime, evening, over night and weekend shifts available, you'll enjoy a true work/life balance with the option to work the shifts that suit you and fit around your other commitments!
These are extremely satisfying and rewarding roles, and you will finish each working day knowing you have improved the lives of others and truly made a difference within the community!
If you're ready to make a real difference in a well established community organisation - Apply Now!