Aged Care Support Workers - Dapto/Berkeley areas

Southern Cross Community Healthcare; Berkeley; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training & development opportunities

Rewarding work

Job summary

Southern Cross Community Healthcare – Berkeley NSW is seeking reliable Aged Care Support Workers to assist participants in Dapto/Berkeley and surrounding areas to live independently at home.

Roles involve personal care, domestic support, meal prep, and appointments; driving and mobile tasks are common. You will receive training, support from healthcare professionals, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Passionate about caring and committed to client wellbeing.
• Current references from a reputable source.
• Current driver's licence and own car with insurance.
• Car registration is required.
• Willingness to obtain required checks and certifications if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance and personal care tasks.
• Assist with appointments and community errands.
• Support with medication prompting as required.
• Prepare meals and assist with daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation.

Skills

Caring for elderly

Client wellbeing focus

References available

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III (Ageing and Disability) or equivalent

Job description

Aged Care Support Workers - Dapto/Berkeley areas

Southern Cross Community Healthcare – Berkeley NSW

1d ago , from Southern Cross Community Healthcare

About the role
We are currently seekingreliable and compassionate Aged Care Support Workers to support our participants in Dapto/Berkeley& surrounding areasto live independently at home.

While your skills/qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values, attitude, and cultural alignment with Southern Cross are essential.

At Southern Cross we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values which include

• Care and Respect
• Teamwork and Integrity
  

Duties include but not limited to:

• Domestic assistance
• Personal care assistance - Showering, toileting, grooming, and dressing
  
• Attending appointments and grocery shopping (within the community)
• Medication prompting where required
  
• Preparing meals
• Reporting and documentation

You will be supported by qualified healthcare professionals and would get the necessary training and skills to do the best job you can.

There are a variety of shifts available across our aged programs in the area, though mostavailable shifts are Monday-Friday during the day. Please add your availability in the application form.

Requirements:

• Passionate about caring and committed to client wellbeing
• Current references
• Current driver's licence and your own car with insurance
• Car Registration
• Vaild working rights in Australia and be able to provide proof of eligibility to work (mandatory)
  
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain (mandatory)
• First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain (mandatory)
• Working With Children Check – Paid (mandatory)
• Certificate III (Ageing and Disability) or equivalent (mandatory)

What's in for you?

• Competitive Industry pay rate
  
• Industry leading Specialisedtraining Learning & development opportunities to set you up for success
• Rewarding work that helps you to give back to the community

A Little bit about us

Southern Cross has been arranging support for people in their communities throughout NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, and ACT since 1984. We arrange the provision of an extensive range of aged support and disability services for people in their private home and community.

Disability Support Work is an important and rapidly expanding industry with high levels of satisfaction and security.