Care Worker

2 days ago

Illawarra, Australia Careways Community Full time

CareWays Community has been providing services to the community for more than 30 years through in-home care and support for the elderly, Neighbourhood Centres and Youth Services.

We are currently seeking passionate, proactive, friendly and those with a caring nature to join our team as a Care Worker, providing assistance to our aged care clients in their own homes. This position is based in the Illawarra.

**About the role**

This position reports to the Care Worker Supervisor and provides a range of services to our elderly clients to support them to remain in their home. These services can include domestic assistance, personal care, social support, shopping, respite and transport to appointments.

To be considered you must have:

- Certificate III in Individual Support, aged care or disability. Completion of Bachelor of Nursing degree first year is also suitable.
- Current first aid certificate
- Monday to Friday availability working 25-30hrs + per week
- Driver’s licence and reliable car with full comprehensive insurance
- Smart phone and basic understanding of how to use apps
- COVID-19 booster vaccinated

**Benefits**
- Not for profit salary packaging up to $15,899 tax free
- CareWays pays for your travel time and kilometres between clients, plus Smart phone, uniform, laundry and other allowances
- Excellent job satisfaction from supporting people who need it the most
- A supportive care team to always provide guidance and advice; whilst you may work alone in the field, you are never alone with our care team always at the end of the phone
- Retention bonus after six and twelve months based on hours of continuous service and a refer a friend incentive program
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members and a culture where you have the opportunity to develop and grow, and are a valued and respected team member

**Remuneration**

Uniform and laundering allowance provided as well as travel time between clients and kilometres ($0.99 per km).

CareWays employees are also able to access salary packaging up to $15,899 tax free each year, meaning more money in your take home pay.

**How to Apply**

If you meet our criteria and you’re looking for an employer who looks after their employees, CareWays is the place for you

**Click here** **to view the **position description**

**Important Information**

The recruitment of this position will include several stages including interview, reference checking, pre-employment medical and a National Criminal History Check. CareWays Community is an EEO employer who encourages diversity in the workplace.

**Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered.

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