Community Support Worker - Aged Care and Disability
Job No : JBC
Office : Newcastle Hunter
Location : Newcastle
Employment Status : Casual
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your local community?
Support clients in your local area and choose hours that suit your lifestyle.
We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our caring and dynamic team and provide high quality in-home support services to our valued clients.
About us :
Across Australia, Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently.
For over 15 years, we have been supporting older people, and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.
Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.
The role :
Working with a roster of repeat clients in your local area, provide care and support that is respectful, dignified, safe, and encourages independence in accordance with the individual's support plan.
Services include :
Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
Social support / transportation for social activities, shopping / groceries, travelling to medical appointments
Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment
Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
Provide updates on customer progress following each service
About you :
Good interpersonal skills & written / verbal communication skills
Ability to build rapport & good working relationships
Comfortable using technology (i.e. mobile app) for accessing rosters & recording customer notes / feedback
What you will need :
Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability or Individual Support or equivalent
At least one year's experience in Community, Aged, Disability or Health care
Current and clear Criminal Record Check
Current Working with Children Check
Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
Current Australian Drivers Licence
Reliable, registered and fully-insured vehicle
Smartphone with internet access
Next steps :
If you would like to join our growing team and become part of our friendly, professional network please apply today by clicking on "Apply".
Please note that all applicants must have working rights in Australia.
Just Better Care Newcastle Hunter does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Possible starts with you
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What We Offer
Work the hours that suit you, so you can easily juggle life's other commitments.
Work close to home
Work local, and assist people in and around your own community.
Training
Grow your knowledge and skills with our training programs and online Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program
If you ever need additional counselling or support, we're always here to help.
Weekly Pay
Stay on top of your cash flow and your everyday expenses with weekly pay.
Recognition Programs
We have local and national program in place to reward and recognise our team members.
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