About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will actively support the individual needs of elderly Australians who access our Community Care services on the Cassowary Coast, servicing from Tully to Innisfail and surrounding local areas. You will help our clients to continue living independently in their own homes through the provision of personal care, social support and some domestic assistance. This is a position is a casual position. Flexible hours available that can be between school hours if required. You will assist multiple clients throughout the day and be required to provide transport for clients, so a valid Australian Drivers Licence is essential in this role.
We are looking for caring and responsible support workers who reflect the Life Without Barriers values and are passionate about helping others.
Key Responsibilities
* Predominantly domestic assistance duties. This consists of light cleaning duties, changing of bed linen, washing/laundry
* In-home supports inclusive of meal preparation and assistance with daily living
* Social supports inclusive of support to attend medical appointments, social activities in the local community, building/maintaining social networks
* Personal care inclusive of showering, daily hygiene, monitoring of health and well-being (for example, identification of wound care needs, skin integrity, etc)
Skills & Experience
* A current unrestricted Australian drivers licence and a reliable vehicle with minimum 3rd party insurance and willingness to travel
* A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
* Ability to develop positive relationships with clients and support their individual care plans as appropriate
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check.
To be considered for and appointed to a position at Life Without Barriers, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a minimum of two (2) doses or hold a valid medical exemption certificate, in accordance with Life Without Barriers Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. You will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status during the recruitment process.
Benefits
* An opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of elderly Australians within your local community
* Flexible working arrangements around your other commitments and no evening, weekend or sleepover work!
* Casual hourly rate from $36.88 + Super for those who hold a relevant qualification
* Get reimbursed .92 cents per kilometre travelled while you work
* Receive up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging benefits
* Access to discounts and benefits at selected retail outlets, cinemas, restaurants and more