Community Care Worker, Metro Adelaide, Casual
Job Title: Community Care Worker
Location: Metropolitan Adelaide
Work Type: Casual
About Bene: At Bene, we believe that growing older is no reason to stop growing as individuals or as communities. Quite the opposite. Here, our staff and volunteers work as a team to ensure that the lives of over 2,500 South Australians are more able to flourish in communities that celebrate individuality, diversity and a zest for life. At the same time, you’ll be rewarded with a fulfilling career path, growth and development opportunities, flexible work options, full salary packaging benefits and a friendly and supportive team environment with an open-minded culture.
About the Role: In-home support work is a rewarding and in demand job which allows you the opportunity to continue delivering high levels of customer service while making a difference to our vulnerable older people. We are seeking experienced people to provide the following to our many elderly consumers across metropolitan Adelaide;
- Personal Care
- Household cleaning – dusting, mopping & vacuuming
- Laundry
- Meal preparation
- Transport – medical appts & shopping
- Social support inc outings
This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the lives of our culturally diverse consumers in a truly vibrant and energetic aged care centre-based community, in a supportive and enjoyable working environment.
Salary and conditions will be based on the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award. Additionally, you can benefit from the generous Salary Sacrifice options available as a staff member of a ‘not for profit’ organisation.
About You: You will be a bright, outgoing, committed, skilled and caring individual that displays empathy for the older members of our community. You will equally match our culture and values in the support and care for the frail and elderly. Applications are invited from professionals with:
- Certificate in Community Services, Individual Support or a like qualification
- Exceptional customer service skills
- Reliability & demonstrated commitment
- National Police Clearance
- Current Drivers Licence
- Roadworthy vehicle
As you are required to drive to consumers’ homes and on occasion transport a consumer you must have a current drivers’ licence, a well-maintained, insured & reliable vehicle.
Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the strength in diversity. At Bene, we strive to create an inclusive workplace culture that connects us closer to the communities that we serve. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we are committed to the principles of fairness, dignity and mutual respect.
To Apply: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button ensuring that you upload your resume and three current referees.
Please note: We seek applications from individuals that meet the essential criteria. No agencies please. Only successful applicants will be contacted.