Support Worker - Parramatta and Auburn

About the Role

Join Catholic Healthcare and make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults. We are seeking compassionate individuals to support clients in the Western Sydney area including Parramatta, Blacktown, Auburn, and Riverstone. This role involves visiting clients’ homes to help them maintain independence and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily household chores such as cleaning, tidying, and laundry according to their care plans.
• Provide transportation for appointments and shopping trips.
• Assist with meal preparation to ensure proper nutrition.
• Offer social support or respite to ease the burden on family carers.
• If qualified, provide personal care including showering and dressing assistance.

Requirements

• A strong commitment and passion for delivering high-quality care to elderly Australians living independently in the community.
• Comfortable engaging with a diverse group of clients.
• Effective communication skills and reliability as a team member.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety standards.
• Holding a Certificate III or IV in Individual Support is advantageous but not essential.
• Possession of a valid Australian driver’s license and access to a registered vehicle is mandatory.

Employment Details and Benefits

• Hourly pay rate ranging from $34.50 to $37.00 plus a 25% loading and superannuation contributions.
• Reimbursement for travel at $1.11 per kilometer along with paid travel time.
• Permanent part-time and casual positions available offering flexible hours and working days.
• Tax benefits as a not-for-profit employer resulting in lower tax obligations for employees.
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Opportunities for career progression and earning growth.
• Support to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support with paid placements.
• Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships and discounted private health insurance.
• Paid parental leave and long service leave entitlement after five years of continuous employment.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and faiths.

Additional Information

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we operate and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities, promoting a safe and respectful environment regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or disability. Recruitment agencies are requested to refrain from applying as this vacancy is being filled directly by our team.