Community Care Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of seniors? Do you value work-life balance while serving your community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

As a Community Care Worker with us, you'll be part of a caring and dedicated team that prioritises the well-being of Seniors in our community. Your role will involve providing essential support and companionship to seniors, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

We are currently seeking a casual or part time (up to 20 hrs per week) Aged Care Community Care Worker. Will consider casual employment options.

**Why choose us?**

**Community-Minded**: We're not just a care provider; we're a community. Join us in creating a supportive environment where seniors thrive.

**Work-Life Balance**: We understand the importance of balancing your career with your personal life. We offer flexible scheduling options to ensure you have time for what matters most.

**Rewarding Work**: Make a meaningful difference every day. Your compassion and dedication will bring joy and comfort to our residents.

**The Role**:
This role involves visiting clients in their own homes and required for Bomaderry, Nowra, Culburra, Callala and surrounding areas, supporting clients with community access, or engaging in various individual and group activities at our respite facilities. Services may include:

- Personal care such as assisting with showering, other personal support and providing medication assistance
- Shopping and meal preparation, assist with light housekeeping
- Respite and social support, share common interests and provide companionship
- Community Access

**You will be**:

- Reliable and trustworthy
- An effective communicator
- Compassionate with a positive attitude
- Eager to learn and willing to embark on further training and development offered
- Enjoy providing a quality service with a focus on attention to details
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous caregiving experience is a plus

**Applicants must hold (or obtain through recruitment process)**:

- Australian Federal Police clearance (no disclosable outcomes)
- First Aid Certificate
- Completed or in progress - Certificate III Individual Support Ageing, Disability or Home and Community Care (or equivalent qualification)
- Assist with Clients Medication certification or willingness to attain
- Drivers Licence, with safe driving record
- Copy of uncertified driving record
- Current car registration & comprehensive insurance
- Working with Children Check Clearance
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- Available to work 5 days - Monday - Friday

**Hours and Shifts Available**:
BCR Communities is a family friendly and flexible employer with a wide variety of shifts available. Preferably you will be available over 5 days, Monday to Friday and available to work a mixture of mornings from 7am and afternoons/ evenings to 7pm.

**What we offer**:
Our employees are like family to us. We would not be where we are today if it wasn't for the passion, dedication, and loyalty of each and everyone of our team members. We offer:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid mileage allowance and travel time between consumers visits
- Salary sacrifice to increase your take home pay, reduce your taxes.
- Mobile phone to view your roster and consumer information, access training and resources, and connect with colleagues and supervisors
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform and face to face training and mentoring from our experienced care workers and team leaders
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with online support and resources

Discover the rewards of being a Community Care Worker with us - where caring for others and your well-being go hand in hand.
- To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through INDEED, being sure to outline how you fit the position and BCR Communities, and outline your ideal work schedule and location. Applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment fitness assessment to inform suitability._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $29.71 - $37.14 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nowra, NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Application Question(s):

- Are you available to work Monday to Friday minimum 20 hrs per week?
- Do you have Certificate 111 in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent?

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person