Job description
The Home Care Package (HCP) team provide individually planned and coordinated suite of support and services designed to assist older people who need support to remain living independently, in their own homes.
- Casual position within the Hunter area.
- Open to experienced and new Support Workers with a min Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support or related field – Training available
- 25% casual loading + Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging to maximise your take home pay
About the role
As part of our team in South West Sydney, we are looking for a Support Worker to work casually across our Home Care Packages program.
Home Care Packages responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality individualised support and assist our older adult clients, supporting them to maintain and develop their independence so that they can lead enriching and fulfilling lives.
- Follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
- Provide companionship, conversation, and emotional support and support with personal care in the client’s home.
- Assisting with transportation to attend appointments.
Who we are looking for
If you have experience working as a Support Worker, are qualified with a minimum Cert III in Aged Care, Community Support or related field, and enjoy variety in your day, you might be exactly the person we’re looking for!
- Minimum Cert III Qualification in Aged Care, Community Support or related field.
- Experience working with older adults.
- The ability to follow and implement individual service plans, healthcare, and positive behaviour support plans.
- A desire to use your skills and experience creating fun and interesting activities that support older adults to engage more consistently with their community and peers.
- A valid driver’s licence.
What we offer
EACH is committed to developing our team. At EACH you’ll be supported to be your best.
We provide:
- Work-life balance in this casual role + 25% casual loading.
- Opportunities for internal career progression in NSW, QLD, ACT, and VIC.
- Increase your take home pay with generous Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging.
- Professional support and supervision.
- Opportunity to purchase additional leave.
- Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program for you, and your immediate family members.
- Opportunities to continuously grow and develop.
Next steps
Please have a read of the position description (found on the EACH job page when you click apply) and when submitting your application include brief outline addressing your interest and suitability for this role in the ‘Message to Hiring Manager’ field.
If you’d like more information about the position, please contact Jane Jansons (Clinical Team Lead) at [email protected] or Angelique Scarpias (Case Manager) at [email protected] using the subject line: Support Worker – Home Care Packages – Hunter Region enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received.