Support Worker
Casual
(Locations: Inner West - Leichardt, Ashfield, Burwood)
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. We prefer applicants with access to vehicle to take clients out for transport service.
What we offer:
1. Above award rates from $31 – 72 per hour (depending on time of day)
2. Paid Travel between visits
3. Paid orientation training (including access to online learning)
4. Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your partner when you need extra level of support
5. Inclusive, engaging team environment
6. Ability to work independently and close to where you live
7. Recognition programs, activities and events
8. Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
9. Employee Referral Program to refer your friends and family members to join us and receive $400 per successful referral (Conditions apply)
What you will do in your role:
10. Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
11. Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
12. Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
13. 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
14. Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
15. Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
16. 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.
What you need:
17. Valid CPR / First Aid Certificate