**Position: Support Worker/Carer**
**Location: Gawler, SA**
**About Us**:
The CareSide is experiencing exciting growth and is currently seeking a dedicated Support Worker/Carer for our operations in Gawler, 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 Gawler, 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 that is available to do live in care shifts. These shifts are worked in 24 hours blocks. 8 hours of active care, 8 hours of inactive care where you can rest however you are required to remain on site to assist when needed; and 8 hours of sleep where you are free to rest. You will be compensated for the full 24 hours.
The shift will involve assisting our client with personal care and domestic assistance.
**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
- Availability to attend live in shifts in Gawler
- Experience providing personal care in a home setting
**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 more than 38 per week
**Benefits**:
- Travel reimbursement
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work in 24 hour blocks.
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
**Location**:
- Gawler, SA (required)
Work Location: In person