Aged or Disabled Carer

Opoint Pty. Ltd.; Bowral; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opoint Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate Aged or Disabled Carer to provide daily living assistance to older people and people with disability in Bowral. You will help clients manage daily tasks, maintain a safe living environment and stay connected with their community.

Your work will be guided by individual care plans and each client’s choices, abilities and preferences, requiring respectful, patient and reliable support across personal care, meal preparation and domestic duties.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience in aged care or disability support.
• Certificate III or higher qualification relevant to aged care or disability support.
• Caring attitude and respect for clients’ dignity, privacy and choices.
• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Dependable and organized approach to work.
• Ability to follow individual support plans and safe work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients complete everyday activities while supporting their confidence and independence.
• Providing sensitive assistance with showering, personal hygiene, grooming and dressing.
• Assisting with mobility and transfers and following procedures for safe use of mobility equipment.
• Planning and preparing meals with consideration for dietary requirements and food preferences.
• Helping with routine domestic tasks, such as cleaning, vacuuming and laundry.
• Supporting clients to attend outings, social gatherings and recreational activities reflecting their interests.
• Building supportive relationships and offering companionship, reassurance and emotional support.
• Helping clients with shopping and practical errands, including groceries and household essentials.
• Recording the support provided and communicating any concerns or changes in clients’ needs to the relevant team member.

Skills

Compassionate

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependable

Education

Certificate III or higher (aged care)

Job description

Opoint Pty Ltd is looking for a compassionate Aged or Disabled Carer to provide daily living assistance to older people and people with disability in Bowral. You will help clients manage their everyday needs, maintain a safe and comfortable living environment and stay connected with their community. Your work will be guided by individual care plans and each client\'s choices, abilities and preferences.

Key responsibilities

Helping clients complete everyday activities while supporting their confidence and independence.

Providing sensitive assistance with showering, personal hygiene, grooming and dressing.

Assisting with mobility and transfers and following agreed procedures for the safe use of mobility equipment.

Planning and preparing meals with consideration for clients\' dietary requirements and food preferences.

Helping with routine domestic tasks, such as cleaning, vacuuming and laundry.

Supporting clients to attend outings, social gatherings and recreational activities that reflect their interests.

Building supportive relationships and offering companionship, reassurance and emotional support.

Helping clients with shopping and practical errands, including obtaining groceries and household essentials.

Recording the support provided and communicating any concerns or changes in clients\' needs to the relevant team member.

What we are looking for

• At least one year of work experience in the aged care or disability support industry.
• A Certificate III or higher qualification that is highly relevant to aged care or disability support.
• A caring attitude and respect for clients\' dignity, privacy and choices.
• Clear communication and good interpersonal skills.
• A dependable and organised approach to work.
• The ability to follow individual support plans and safe work procedures.