Are you caring, compassionate and looking for more than just a job? At Kalyra, we’re a community, a family and a choice to make a positive impact in people’s lives.
For more than 130 years, our dedicated team has been supporting South Australians to enjoy life as they age. As a Program Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. You’ll see the difference you make in every moment, big and small, and enjoy plenty of variety and the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. Be welcomed by a good-hearted and values-driven team that supports you through every challenge and win.
As a valued member of our Help at Home team in Belair, you will empower older people in our communities to live life the way they choose.
The Program Assistant is responsible for the scheduling of client service rosters to ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time and provide a quality experience for all customers as the first point of call. The Scheduling includes managing breaks, reallocations, and replacements within budget guidelines. Assigning shifts, communicating changes, and providing staff availability information to coordinators are crucial.
Please note that this is a fulltime Monday- Friday position. However, there may be occasional after-hours or weekend on-call responsibilities, but this won't be a regular occurrence.
What you'll bringYou’re a compassionate, resilient and good-hearted person who deeply respects and seeks to enhance the strengths and dignity of older people. Through your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you establish and maintain professional relationships, ensure confidentiality and respect our customers’ values.
The ideal candidate will have excellent computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft suite and computer-based care systems, showcasing a strong attention to detail and effective organisational abilities.
- You have a knack for clear and concise communication, both verbally and in writing. You can confidently answer questions and troubleshoot challenges.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a talent for juggling multiple priorities. Your organisational skills will be key to creating efficient and workable HSW schedules.
- You take pride in delivering exceptional service, ensuring both clients and HSWs feel valued and supported.
Apart from this, we ask that you have the following:?
- Relevant qualification or extensive experience in either community aged care, scheduling staff or administration.
- National Police Check or willingness to obtain one
- 3 x COVID vaccinations? and annual influenza vaccination
At Kalyra, we’re committed to making lives better - and that includes yours. More than a team, we’re a family where you’ll always find a listening ear and support when you need it. You’ll also be empowered by genuine leaders who help you create the life and career you want, with ongoing training and opportunities to progress.
On top of that, here are just some of the tangible benefits you’ll find at Kalyra:
- Flexible, family-friendly working arrangements
- Increased take-home pay by up to $15,899 with salary packaging, plus a tax-free meal and entertainment card worth up to $2,650
- Annual “thank you” dinner, plus an end-of-year celebration with a gift of appreciation
- Employee assistance and wellbeing programs, including confidential counselling and free vaccinations
To apply for this role, please click the apply button and for more information, please contact Reena Parmar, Recruitment Partner at Harrison McMillan, on 08 7140 1917
or via recruitment@hmrpo.com.au
Kalyra is as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
