Description:
- Permanent part-time position available
- Guaranteed hours and g enerous salary packaging on offer
- Euroa location
Nexus Primary Health (Nexus) is a not-for-profit organisation and is committed to excellence in the delivery of holistic, accessible, community-based health services that meet quality and safety standards. Nexus is a health promoting workplace that actively celebrates and promotes diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees. We are supportive of people who have been out of the workforce for an extended period. We encourage job applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTIQA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
What we offer:
- Working for a respected and sustainable organisation
- Salary Packaging for employees (incl. $15,900 tax free annually)
- Secure hours and pay
- Above award rates and conditions
- Travel allowance between clients
- Flexible work arrangements that is family friendly
- Work for a client and community focused organisation
About the opportunity
Community Support Workers provide whole of client support, in order to empower clients to lead fulfilling lives according to their own choices. Providing quality, practical, efficient, and effective services to clients includes but is not limited to domestic assistance, personal care assistance, respite care and delivered meals. Services may also include support for social connection to community, family, and friends, assisting clients in pursuing their wide variety of hobbies, interests, and passions. Use of own vehicle is required.
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong commitment to working from an empowerment perspective, promoting the client's independence, skill development, and self-advocacy.
To be successful in this role, you will have met the following Selection Criteria:
- Minimum Certificate III in Home & Community Care, Aged Care, Disability, or Individual Support (essential). (Note applicants with Cert IV without Personal Care are not eligible)
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Available for a minimum 30-hours per week, which may include early mornings, late afternoons, and some weekends. Penalty rates apply as per the Award.
- Current drivers' licence and registered vehicle
- Yearly Influenza
We will be progressively reviewing, and shortlisting applications so don't wait to apply.
Enquiries can be made to Hannah Bradley, Community Support Team Leader on 1300 77 33 52.
Nexus is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable people. All successful applicants will undergo rigorous compliance screening prior to their appointment. Successful candidates are required to have a current Police Check, a Working with Children's Check and a NDIS Worker Screening ID Check.