Community Worker - Upper North Shore

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

Hourly rate from $34.50 to $37.00 +25% loading + superannuation + 99c per kmLocation - Turramurra, Pymble, Ku-ring gai and Surrounds Permanent Part Time or CasualNot for profit employer, so you pay less tax!

Catholic Healthcare now employs over 6,000 people, with over 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. At Catholic Healthcare we prioritise developing meaningful relationships with our clients. We want our clients and families feeling they are seen, heard and known.

We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to make a difference in our Aged Care clients' lives by assisting them to live at home independently for as long as possible. You will be travelling around the Upper North Shore areas and will need to have some availability during weekdays Monday to Friday between 8am-5pm. (Preferably 3-5 days)

General household tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, ironing, cleaning the bathroom & kitchen, changing beds and washing Transport to appointments and shopping Meal preparation Social Support or Respite for family/carers Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing (if qualified/fully trained)

To be successful in this role you’ll need

A kind heart and genuine passion for providing high quality care to the elderlyComfortable interacting with a wide variety of peopleGood communication skillsA reliable team playerUnderstanding of workplace health and safetyAn Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable insured motor vehicle (essential) Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent (not essential as you can complete this through our traineeship program)Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What We Can Offer You

Competitive hourly pay rate + Km reimbursement (96c per Km) + paid travel time Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less taxFitness Passport discounted gym benefitsPaid Parental leave Long Service leave after 5 yearsAdditional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to moveA values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds

We know you have many choices of employer - choose Catholic Healthcare where you can make a positive impact and be well rewarded.

Apply online now!

Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream. We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation. We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

Hello Recruitment Agencies, thanks for thinking of us. Right now, we’re looking to fill this opportunity directly so if we do need your assistance we’ll be in touch.