About the Business

Newcastle and Hunter Community Health

Newcastle & Hunter Community Health are seeking Support Workers.

Newcastle and Hunter Community Health is a local company passionate about helping our clients to live the best life they can in their own home.  We offer a range of services such as clinical, personal care, household tasks, social support and respite services delivered in a client focused model of care.

NHCH recognises the importance of supporting our team is vital to delivering exceptional care to every client which is why you are part of a multidisciplinary team and we promote professional development and career progression from within.

What we offer

• Competitive salary under NHCH’s Enterprise Agreement
• Monthly and annual employee recognition which is peer, client and manager nominated.
• Regular roster and working in a care team.
• Onboarding including orientation, buddy shifts, supervised practice and competency assessments so you are supported in your role.
• E-learning and face to face education which is relevant to your role and you are paid to complete every month.
• Regular team meetings and handover including access to on-call RN support.
• Supported professional development including paid external education and study days to support individual development.
• Career development- we promote from within because we believe in you.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Values based culture where we all work together so everyone has a good day.

About the role/Job Description

• As a Support Worker you will;
• Work with our multidisciplinary team in a hands on client facing role
• All aspects of personal care
• Medication assistance
• Meal time assistance
• Workplace support of trainees and new team members appropriate to role.
• Operation of lifting aids and equipment
• Respite services
• Assistance with household tasks including housework, shopping, meal preparation
• Transport to activities including medical appointments.
• Social support in home and in the community

Essential Criteria

The Ideal Applicant will have; 

Certificarte III or IV in Assistant in Nursing Disability, Individual support or Certificate in Community Services or similar.

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Australian unrestricted Driver’s Licence.
• Comprehensively insured, registered, reliable vehicle.
• Criminal record check ( or willingness to obtain same)
• Working with children check ( or willingness to obtain same)
• Current first aid certificate.
• NDIS worker screen
• Smart phone and internet access.
• 2 Manager referees
• Excellent communication skills
• Covid-19 Vaccination
• Available for short and long shifts on a rotating roster 7 days per week.