Do you love to care?We do! Join HammondCare as a Home Care Worker and be part of an independent, not-for-profit organisation improving the lives of thousands of older people in need.About usHammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.It's not just care, it's HammondCare.The OpportunityHammond Care’s Social clubs provide a social environment where Older people can take a break from their home environment, connect with their Community and spend a day socialising while being supported by our talented team of Specialised Carers.Available shifts: Wednesday & Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pmHourly Rates: $32.91 to $36.50- P/H + penaltiesResponsibilitiesThis opportunity delivers care within our Richard Geeves Social Cottage in North Turramurra.Our Specialised Carers provide care in the Social Club that offer socialisation and supervision, according to each client’s care planThe Club provides organised activities and events for Clients to enjoy, including social outings and excursions for People living with dementiaIn some cases, you’ll have an opportunity to go offsite and provide care and supervision for our Clients, and this would mean having the capacity to drive a 12-Seater Bus (standard drivers license)What do you need to apply?No formal qualification is necessary, however,
Certificate III Individual Support is an advantageAustralian Drivers licenseFirst Aid certificate desirableWorking With Children CheckEmpathy and compassion are a mustWe provide job training as long as you have the willingness and desire to learnGood administrative and computer skills, including the use of a smartphoneA strong team player, who can communicate professionally changes in care, complete all documentation, whilst maintaining confidentiality.Must have Australian work rights to be eligible for this positionIn return for your expertise, we offer:salary packaging (for PPT only): $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefitsadditional training and career development opportunitiesleave benefits (purchased additional annual leave)reward and recognition programfitness passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your familycounselling services and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employeesexclusive discounts at MyCar for servicing, repairs and moreexclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Positive Guys, Optus, Dell and SamsungSounds like you?
Apply now!For any general enquiries please contact
[email protected] complete an application via the website, applications via email will not be accepted. ThankyouAll short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record and reference checks and will also be asked to attend a pre-employment functional assessment.We are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, belief, age and ability. Because at HammondCare, everyone belongs.
📌 Specialised Carer - Home Care (Newcastle)
🏢 HammondCare
📍 Newcastle