Community Worker- Respite Cottage and Day Centre

• Location - Dubbo
• Casual - Alternate weekend availability needed (Thursday to Monday)
• Pay rate – $35 per hour + superannuation +casual loading
• Not for profit employer so you pay less tax!

Catholic Healthcare now employs over 6,000 people, with over 30 years of service. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities.

We are looking for passionate and caring individuals to join our friendly and supportive respite care team at Dubbo Respite Cottage. You will be available for some AM and PM shifts between Thursday to Monday (3-4 days availability)

Day to day this role looks like:

• Providing social support or respite for family/carers
• Personal care including assistance with showering and dressing
• Assisting and supporting clients to engage in desired leisure activities.
• Managing clients with difficult behaviors

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• Genuine passion for providing high quality care to older Australians
• Comfortable interacting with a wide variety of people
• Good communication skills
• Dementia experience required
• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent
• Willingness to apply for a Police Check

What we can offer you

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• Not-for-profit tax benefits so you pay less tax
• Fitness Passport discounted gym benefits
• Long Service leave after 5 years
• 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!