Community Worker - Port Macquarie

Location - Port Macquarie and surrounds Casual  Pay rate – From $33.40 per hour + superannuation  Not for profit employer, so you pay less tax! Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We have been caring for people for more than 30 years and have grown to employ over 6000 caring employees.  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 Port Macquarie area 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 elderly Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people Good communication skills A reliable team player Understanding of workplace health and safety An 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 (99c per Km) + paid travel time  Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits Paid Parental leave  HIF Health Insurance Long Service leave after 5 years Additional week of leave for Enterprise Agreement shift workers 40+ Locations across NSW and QLD if you choose to move A 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!