CareWays are seeking Care Workers with a can-do attitude, a friendly and caring nature, to provide assistance to our clients. If this describes you, you may be one of the individuals we seek to join our team as our new Care Worker in the Illawarra.

About the role

This position reports to the Community Care Team Leader 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. 

We have several casual positions available with hours available to work around your study and life commitments including school hours. Part-time positions are also available depending on your availability.

Benefits 

• Regular work hours to fit in with your routine, weekends on a rotation base (only if you request shifts) and no nights. The more available hours you provide, the more work we can give you!
• Excellent job satisfaction from supporting people who need it the most
• COVID-19 Safe Accredited Workplace
• CareWays pays for your travel time and kilometres between clients, plus Smart phone, uniform and other allowances
• Salary packaging benefits are available for permanent staff
• A culture where you have the opportunity to develop and grow, and are a valued and respected team member
• Retention bonus after six and twelve months based on hours of continuous service

About you

To be considered you must have:

• Working towards or a completed certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualifications
• Current first aid certificate
• Driver’s licence and reliable car with full comprehensive insurance
• Smart phone
• Basic knowledge in using computers and emails
• COVID-19 Booster vaccinated

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 ($30.33- $30.54 per hour). Uniform and laundering allowance provided as well as travel time between clients and kilometres. Option to access salary packaging for part-time employees.

Example of what you could earn per fortnight:

• A care worker completing 30hours per week and travelling 200kms has the potential to earn up to $1,100.20 per week
• A care worker completing 38hours per week and travelling 200kms has the potential to earn up to $1,344.52 per week

How to Apply
Please send your application and resume, outlining your qualifications and experience to: [email protected] or post your application to Care Worker Team Leader, CareWays Community, PO Box 274, DAPTO NSW 2530

To view the position description or further details on CareWays please visit our website www.careways.org.au/join-our-team

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.