Support Worker - Community aged care

Are you looking for a career where you can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible?

We are seeking new team members to join us as a Support Worker to travel between customer’s homes and assist them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support.

What we offer:

• Above award rates from $34 – $75 per hour (depending on time of day)
• Paid Travel between visits
• Paid orientation training (including access to online learning)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your partner when you need extra level of support
• Inclusive, engaging team environment
• Ability to work independently and close to where you live
• Recognition programs, activities and events
• Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
• Employee Referral Program to refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $400 per successful referral (Conditions apply)
• Schedule:Weekly 20 to 25 hours in Eastern Suburbs area 

What you need:

• Have a reliable car with comprehensive insurance
• Australian drivers license 
• Live in Eastern Suburbs or inner west areas 
• Valid CPR / First Aid Certificate
• Proof of Vaccination (where relevant) i.e. COVID-19 vaccination certificate
• Working with children’s check (WWCC)
• NDIS workers screening check
• Experience with Hoist, Bowel Care, PEG feeding.
• Client prefers female
• Smartphone with internet access
• Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Service
• Live in or close to our service regions
• ‘Can do’ attitude

What you will do in your role:

• Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
• Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
• Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
• Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
• Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
• Participating in staff meetings and paid training as required

Please note we often receive short services and frequent emergency bookings that we require our staff to cover around their regular, on-going and longer services. Domestic assistance (cleaning) is part of the role at times and we only want people that are willing to do this work as part of their roster.

About Just Better Care

For over 15 years, Just Better Care has been supporting older people and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their community. Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible – and we would love you to be a part of it.

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