**Experienced Support Worker required in Caloundra region AM Shifts**
For the successful applicant the hours required would be availability to start services at 6:00am
7days/week services available (Shifts to be allocated on the days that you are available)
20+ hours required to fulfil services
**Preferably with personal care experience required, along with Assist Clients with Medication (HLTHPS006)**.
Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Community Support Professionals to join our QLD team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
**The role**:
This role involves travelling between customer's homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support.
**Duties and responsibilities may include**:
- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
- Medication Administration competent
- 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
**What you will need**:
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
- HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Current and satisfactory Federal Police Check, Yellow Card & Blue Card
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
- 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
**Next steps**:
**Just Better Care recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply