ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking passionate Home Care Workers to support our clients to live independently at home by providing personal care, domestic assistance, assisted shopping and meal preparation.

THE ROLE OFFERS:

• Opportunity to work close to home – areas include Boorowa, Harden, Cootamundra, Temora and Young
• Ongoing support provided by a dedicated service team
• Corporate mobile phone
• Flexible work options - days & hours
• Paid Travel Time and kilometre allowance
• Potential for a PPT position once a partner of work has been established & maintained

 ABOUT YOU:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people in your local community, have a relevant qualification including a current First Aid certificate (level 2) and a current Drivers Licence, then we want to hear from you!

Individuals returning to the workforce after a career break and interested in a career change, or wanting to supplement their current income, are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women’s health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

Mercy Health is committed to the safety of all children and vulnerable people across our services. We recognise the importance of listening to the voice of children and vulnerable people and have a zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable

• offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Contact Details

• Annette Joy Berridge
• Regional Manager
• ABerridge@mercy.com.au

To view the position description or submit your application please click the 'Apply Now' button.