Support Worker

6 days ago

Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Calvary Health Care Full time $45,000 - $60,000 per year
  • Launceston, TAS, Australia, 7250
  • Permanent
  • Closing on: Sep

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  • Progress with purpose at one of Australia's largest health care providers
  • Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
  • NW Coast Tasmania - Devonport and surrounding areas

About The Role
We are looking for people to join our Tasmania team as Support Workers in the community, casual positions are currently available to work with the community care team.

  • As a support worker you will be supporting people with daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, assistance in the community and being a companion
  • Qualified support workers will also support clients with personal cares, assistance with mobility and prompting with medication
  • Support clients to achieve their goals and make choices in partnership with other support networks.
  • Promote customer choice, positive routines and activities ensuring they are meaningful to the customer

We have clients living at home in Devonport and surrounding suburbs. Where we can we will roster employees based on geographic location to minimize travel.

About Calvary
As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Apply now to start your career in an organisation that is making a positive difference in the community.
What's in it for you?

  • NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
  • Flexible hours that make sense for you
  • Paid both travel time and kilometres
  • Career development programs and partnerships
  • 'Refer a friend' Bonus programme
  • Free Employee Assistance programme service anytime you need health and wellbeing support

What You Will Bring
Ideally, you will have some experience in the health sector, but if not, we would still love to hear from you if this is a career you want to pursue and you have the right 'can-do' attitude. Full training and orientation will be provided.

  • A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (desirable)
  • Current and valid Driver's Licence and insured, reliable motor vehicle
  • Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
  • Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
  • Proficiency in use of technology such as smart phones, email and internet
  • A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role

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