Community Care Worker

Just Better Care; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Just Better Care in Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown & Camden is seeking experienced Community Care/Support Workers to deliver high-quality in-home aged care and disability support. Applicants with AIN background encouraged, and willingness to travel within Campbelltown, Camden, Liverpool and Fairfield areas is valued.

The role focuses on compassionate personal care, domestic assistance, and social support to help clients live independently at home.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain good working relationships.
• Comfortable using mobile apps and technology to access rosters and record notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic assistance: light house cleaning, laundry and meal prep.
• Assist with personal care: showering, dressing, grooming, medication support.
• Provide social support and transportation for activities, shopping and medical visits.
• Support clients in using aids and equipment and handle complex needs with care.
• Monitor wellbeing and report progress; update customer progress after each visit.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Rapport building

Tech savvy

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services

Job description

Location:Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown & Camden

Employment Status:Casual

We are looking for experienced and dedicated Community Care/Support Worker to join our caring and dynamic team and provide high quality in-home support services to our valued customers. For this role, you will need previous experience in aged or disability care. We are also looking for someone who lives locally or willing to travel to Campbelltown & Camden and/or Liverpool & Fairfield area. Assistant in Nursing's (AIN) applicants are encouraged to apply.

About us:

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. For over 15 years, we have been supporting older people, and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.

Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
• Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
• Social support/transportation for social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
• Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment
• Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
• Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
• Provide updates on customer progress following each service

About you:

• Good interpersonal skills & written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport & good working relationships
• Comfortable using technology (i.e. mobile app) for accessing rosters & recording customer notes/feedback

What you will need:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance / Criminal Record Check
• Proof of Vaccination(where relevant) i.e. COVID-19 vaccination certificate
• Current First Aid certificate/CPR
• Current Australian Drivers License
• Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
• Smart phone with internet access
• Current Working with Children Check (preferred)
• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services