Personal Care Worker Traineeship

• Enjoy our beautiful seaside locations on the Mornington Peninsula In Rye and Capel Sound
• Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment
• Get one on one paid training for a year and receive your qualification while you work

About the role

The position of Care Support Worker is part of an integrated team providing domestic services for our residents. The Care Support Worker is a crucial role providing support in the areas of Cleaning, Catering and Laundry Services. As a paid trainee, you will complete a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support over 12 months, whilst gaining valuable hands-on industry experience

Key Responsibilities

• Completing the Certificate III Individual Support as a trainee
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Demonstrate flexibility, empathy and patience with the aged person and their needs
• Demonstrate ability to provide holistic care  Demonstrate respect for residents’ privacy, dignity and self esteem
• Demonstrate acceptable standard of verbal and written communication skills
• Current national police check, with no disclosable outcomes
• COVID-19 vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt
• Influenza vaccination is a mandatory requirement unless assessed exempt

What you bring

• Effective interpersonal communication; both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement
• Working knowledge of WH&S and Infection Control
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation

Benefits for you and your family

• Salary Packaging
• Fitness Passport
• Health insurance Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calvary Learning and Development Platform
• Career Development

Further details are available here: https://www.calvarycare.org.au/careers/benefits/

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.

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!