Position Available

Care Worker – Level 2

Employment Type:
Part Time
Location:
Illawarra Region
Salary/Wage:
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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.

The ideal candidates will be available Monday through to Friday, working 25 to 30hrs+ per week and its a bonus if you can work until 7pm. Weekend work not required unless you request to join our weekend rotation roster.

The Successful Candidate

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.
  • Basic knowledge in using computers and emails.
  • 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 allowance.
  • 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

Position is subject to award conditions under the Social,Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 as Home Care Employee Grade 2 ($30.61-$30.82 per hour). 

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!

Send your cover letter and resume, outlining your qualifications and experience to hr@careways.org.au or call us on 4262 1918 for a chat!

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so apply today!

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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