Community Care Workers (Aged Care & Disability)
Job No:
129863
Location:
Northern NSW (Tweed Heads down to Ballina, Lismore, Casino & Grafton)
Are you looking for a change to your current role in Community Care? Are you interested in working with people with Disabilities? Are you looking for a career change?
Do you pride yourself on providing compassionate care to those in need?
We're calling all Community Care superstars! Make a difference in the lives of others, within an innovative and energised organisation. Full training provided!
About St Carthage's Community Care
St Carthage's Community Care provides home care and respite services to older people, people with disability (including children from 5 years of age) and their carers within northern NSW.
Our focus is on promoting positive lifestyle choices in a person-centred way, fostering social connections, providing pastoral support and developing a lifestyle tailored to the interests of our clients in the community.
We continually strive to improve, develop and grow our friendly team and our services, with the aim of developing modern and innovative approaches that will provide the best possible care for the people we serve.
Adhering to the Eden Alternative Principles, St Carthage's is an Eden Alternative Registered Organisation with a key focus on reducing the three plagues of loneliness, helplessness and boredom, that account for the bulk of suffering in a human community.
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Your new career awaits!
We have an exciting opportunity available for individuals looking to join our friendly and social team as Community Care Workers, on either a part-time or contract basis.
You will be assisting our clients across Northern NSW (from Tweed Heads down to Grafton) by providing:
- Personal care (i.e. meal preparation, showering etc.)
- Domestic support (i.e. basic cleaning duties)
- Social support (i.e. transporting clients to appointments, shopping, outings etc.).
Please Note: Due to the location of clients, it would be ideal for successful candidates to be located in the regions including and between, Tweed Heads down to Ballina, Lismore, Casino and surrounding areas.
What you will need to succeed!
We are looking for people who are have experience providing community care, who are compassionate communicators and genuinely friendly, with a strong sense of empathy that allows you to truly relate to clients, their carers, families, and friends.
Using modern and innovative approaches to community care, you will need to be agile with an ability to fully incorporate new processes and technologies into the services you provide.
Highly organised, you will also need strong time-management skills and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a driven and passionate team. Your strong interpersonal skills, with exceptional written and verbal communication, will be crucial to your success.
With a genuine interest in helping older people and people with a disability, you will be passionate about empowering individuals and providing the best experience possible to the clients in your care.
Prior experience in disability support services is not essential, provided you are eager and able to learn these skills, as well gain an understanding of the NDIS.
Please note: You will need to have, or be willing to obtain, the following:
- A current, valid driver's license and access to a reliable motor vehicle (including valid registration and full comprehensive third party insurance);
- A current First Aid Certificate;
- A Working with Children Check; and
- A National Criminal History Check.
About the Benefits
This is a rewarding opportunity to progress your career in community care, providing care to people regardless of gender, religion, race or nationality in a way that is enriching, empowering and maximises the potential of all individuals, couples and families.
You will be rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an attractive hourly rate with salary sacrifice options available and a smart phone provided for work purposes.
With casual or permanent part-time work arrangements available, you can choose the hours that best suit your lifestyle, knowing that you have excellent job stability and security.
You'll enjoy a varied position as part of an innovative organisation, where you are truly valued and encouraged to develop new skills. Ongoing support and both online and on-the-job training will be provided, to ensure you have all the tools and skills necessary to succeed.
To join our energetic team and develop your skills and experience while making a real, positive difference - APPLY NOW!