Support Worker – Disability and Aged Care – Townsville
Job No: JBC202508546
Employment Status: Permanent / Part Time
Duties and responsibilities may include:
* 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 attending training as required
* Overnight customer support and assistance 1–2 times a week
What you will need:
* Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
* Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
* Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
* NDIS Worker Screening Check/Yellow Card
* Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
* Current Australian Driver's Licence
* Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance)
* Smartphone with internet access
What we offer:
* Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
* Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
* Ability to work independently and close to home
* Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
* Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
* Staff recognition programs
* Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
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