• Port Augusta, SA, Australia
• Permanent

Support Workers

Community Community Care

Make a difference at one of Australia’s leading health care providers

Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment

Opportunity for mentoring with experienced Support workers

Opportunity for ongoing employment and long term employment on completion of traineeship program

About The Role

As part of the traineeship program the position of Care Support Worker plays a crucial role in supporting clients in the community in the provision of a range of services including cleaning, social support, transport to appointments.Through the successful completion of modules within the traineeship program applicants will likely have the opportunity to progress to higher duties such as personal care, medication, working with high needs clients and other credentialed services.It would be a requirement for successful applicants to attend induction, orientation... and training days as required. These sessions are arranged and facilitated at the Flinders Far North Office in Port Augusta. As part of the traineeship program the organisation will support the applicants cost for First aid, NDIS clearance and police checks.Calvary Community Care currently provide a range of services to clients in numerous locations including Port Pirie, Whyalla, Port Augusta and surrounding areas and we are seeking trainees in these areas.

What You Bring
• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• A passion and desire for working with people
• Current drives Licence
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

For further information please contact Gail Franklin at 0886411266

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.

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
Port Augusta SA Australia

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