Community Worker

6 days ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia Catholic Healthcare Limited Full time $33 - $34 per year

Discover a career where care goes both ways

  • Location - Riverina Murray area - Wagga
  • Permanent Part Time or Casual
  • Pay rate $33.15-$34.30 – per hour + 12% superannuation
  • Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare We have celebrated 30 years of providing care and we now have 5000+ employees working with us. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our Aged Care clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around the Riverina Murray and will need to have some availability during weekdays Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm. (Preferably 2-3 days minimum)

  • General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds and washing
  • 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 kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderly
  • Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
  • Good communication skills
  • A reliable team player
  • Understanding of workplace health and safety
  • An Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle (essential)
  • Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (not essential as you can complete this through our traineeship program)
  • Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you

  • Competitive hourly pay rate $33.15-$ Km reimbursement (99c per Km) + paid travel time
  • Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax - more take home pay
  • Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Long Service leave after 5 years
  • Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers
  • 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move
  • 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.

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