Aged or Disabled Carer

Eds Support Australia Pty Ltd; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a caring Aged or Disabled Carer to assist clients in Mareeba and surrounding areas with daily activities in their homes and community settings.

You will help clients maintain safety, independence and engagement while respecting their choices and dignity, with responsibilities covering personal care, meal prep, domestic tasks and transport to activities.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Ageing or Disability and related qualifications.
• Clear communication and ability to document care notes accurately.
• Current First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain before start.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with showering, grooming, dressing and personal-care routines.
• Support safe movement, transfers and use of mobility aids per instructions.
• Prepare meals and refreshments per dietary needs and preferences.
• Provide light household assistance including cleaning, laundry and tidying.
• Help clients participate in social activities and accompany to appointments and outings.
• Offer companionship and encouragement to promote independence and social connection.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Maintain accurate care notes and service documentation.
• Follow support plans and safeguarding and infection-control procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Written records

First Aid

Education

AQF Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability)

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate III in Disability

Job description

Eds Support Australia Pty Ltd - Mareeba QLD

EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd is a community support provider seeking a caring and dependable Aged or Disabled Carer to assist older people and people with disability in their own homes and community settings in Mareeba and surrounding service locations. Our services include in-home and community support for older people under the Support at Home program. You will help clients manage daily activities, remain safe at home and participate in their community while respecting their choices, dignity and independence.

Key responsibilities

• Assist clients with showering, grooming, dressing, toileting and other personal-care routines.
• Support safe movement, transfers and use of mobility aids in accordance with individual instructions and training.
• Prepare meals and refreshments suited to documented dietary needs and client preferences.
• Provide light household assistance, including cleaning, laundry, bed-making and general tidying.
• Help arrange and support clients' participation in social activities and community programs, and accompany them to appointments, shopping and approved outings.
• Offer companionship, reassurance and encouragement that promotes social connection and independent decision-making.
• Monitor and report changes in client wellbeing, safety or support needs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain timely and accurate care notes, incident records and service documentation.
• Follow individual support plans, applicable Support at Home program requirements, safeguarding requirements, infection-control measures and workplace health and safety procedures.

About you

• AQF Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability), Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate III in Disability, or a comparable relevant qualification, together with a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS where relevant.
• At least one year of relevant direct-care experience is preferred, particularly in home-based or community support services.
• A respectful, reliable and person-centred approach to supporting older people and people with disability.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to complete accurate written records.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them before commencing unsupervised duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, police check and any other mandatory worker screening.
• Current Australian driver licence and reliable insured vehicle where travel between clients is required.
• Availability to work rostered shifts, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

About us

EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd is a community support provider. Our services include in-home and community support for older people under the Support at Home program.