Overview
Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently seeking highly skilled Community Support Workers within the Rosewood, Ipswich areas to support clients with challenging disabilities.
This role involves travelling between clients' homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support. You may also be required to attend shifts at one of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes.
You can enjoy a versatile and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
Responsibilities
- Very 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, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Be engaged with the well-being of customers goals and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
Qualifications and requirements
- Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (required)
- Experience working in Aged Care/Disability/Children with behaviours
- Current CPR & First Aid Certificate
- Current and satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening (Yellow Card) or Criminal Record Check
- Current and satisfactory Working with Children - Blue Card
- Current Australian Queensland Driver’s Licence
- Reliable, Registered and Insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is required)
- Smartphone with internet access (required)
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
Next steps
If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly, professional network please apply today.
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