**Position: Support Worker**
**Location: Port Willunga, SA**
**About Us**:
The CareSide is experiencing exciting growth and is currently seeking a dedicated Support Worker/Carer for our operations in Port Willunga, SA. As a national leader in Home Care Packages, The CareSide operates from our head office in Perth, Western Australia, with remote offices across Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable in-home aged care services, distinguished by our innovative approach that reduces total costs by 30% to 50% through mínimal management and service fees.
**The Role**:
As a Support Worker/Carer in Port Willunga, SA, you will be responsible for assisting clients with various daily activities, including showers, dressing, grooming, toileting, medication monitoring, shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, respite care, social support, and transportation to appointments.
This client requires a carer to offer companion care and domestic assistance 10 hours per week across Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Carers are able to pick up extra shifts with other clients in their area if they wish.
**Essential Skills and Qualifications**:
- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Registered vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
- Smartphone
- Experience in providing at home care including Personal Care
- Must be fully qualified - No students, please.
- Must be able to cook and prepare meals.
**We Offer**:
- Vibrant team environment
- Central office locations across all states with excellent public transport links
- Value-based organisation
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing team
- Ongoing support, training, and development
- Travel reimbursement
- Free uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE)
**Apply**:
**Our Mission**: To provide the best value home care.
**Our Values**: Dignity, Loyalty, Integrity, Responsiveness, and Giving.
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 10 per week
**Benefits**:
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Are you hoist trained?
- Are you available to work in Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays?
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person