Calvary Community Care 

Support Worker - East Lake Macquarie

• Exciting Permanent Part Time opportunity!
• Join our expanding and supportive team and work in the East Lake Macquarie area!
• Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers!
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment!

About the role

Calvary Community Care support workers make a difference in the community by facilitating positive health and wellbeing options for individuals, their families and carers.

Support workers promote independence in the community, respond to the individual needs and preferences of clients and assist with daily living tasks. These tasks may include domestic assistance, personal care, transport, meal preparation, medication administration, social support and respite care.

Apply now to join our growing team!

What you bring  

• A Certificate III in Aged Care, Home and Community Care, Disability or Individual Support (essential)
• Capacity to embrace a role that is meaningful for the community and yourself
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage time
• Proficiency in use of technology such as smart  phones, email and internet
• Current drivers licence and insured, reliable vehicle
• COVID-19 vaccination or willing to obtain
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Katrina Vanzanden on 1300 797 522 or Katrina.Vanzanden@calvarycare.org.au 

About Calvary

We are a leading provider of quality, integrated care that puts our patients, residents and clients at the centre of everything we do. Calvary offers flexible careers in clinical, allied health, hospitality, ICT and health administration, mission, leadership, management and more. Founded in Australia in 1885, we’re one of the largest providers of health, aged and community care with over 18,000 staff and volunteers, 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care Centres.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person and we encourage applications from First Nations peoples, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, people who have come to Australia as migrants or refugees and veterans.

Why work for Calvary?

Joining us is your opportunity to learn with purpose and drive positive impact to our community in a stimulating work environment. We offer paid parental leave, salary packaging, career progression, flexible working hours and training and skills development. Calvary is also proud to be recognised as a leader in gender equality.  Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an organisation that supports the community, apply now!

Please note the following:

• Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered.
• As part of the application process, you may be required to participate in a health evaluation, which could include face to face assessment and drug and alcohol testing, to ensure your suitability for the role.
• Calvary has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all workers. You will also be required to provide evidence of other immunisation as required for your role.
• Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies.