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?
Make a difference in the lives of others within an innovative and energised organisation. Full training provided. Shifts available both weekdays and weekends to suit your lifestyle. Both casual and part-time opportunities available for the right candidate.
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 five years of age) and their carers within northern NSW. Their 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 clients in the community. St Carthage’s continually strives to improve, develop and grow their friendly team and services, with the aim of developing modern and innovative approaches that will provide the best possible care for the people they serve.
As a Community Care Worker, you will be assisting disability clients either in their home, out in the community or in the respite house (Goonellahbah) by providing:
• Personal care (i.e. showering, dressing, skin care)
• Domestic support (i.e. meal assistance, basic cleaning duties)
• Social support (i.e. transporting clients to appointments, shopping, social outings).
What you will need to succeed
St Carthage’s is looking for people who have experience in the disability sector, 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. 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 good written and verbal communication, will be crucial to your success when communicating with clients, carers and the organisation. With a genuine interest in helping people with a disability, you will be passionate about empowering individuals and providing the best experience possible to the clients in your care.
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 insurance)
• A current first aid certificate
• A Working with Children Check
• Certificate III in Individual Care or equivalent
• 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.
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 this energetic team and develop your skills and experience while making a real, positive difference – apply now by emailing your cover letter and resume to hr@stcarthages.org.au.
Don’t delay your application, as the next intake is 3 March 2021.
