Community Care Worker

Your Nursing Agency Cairns; Port Douglas; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Above award rates, weekly pay

Free uniform & professional indemnity

Referral & milestone bonus schemes

Free online training & development

Job summary

YNA Disability Support Workers deliver compassionate in-community care to clients with disabilities across Queensland. You will join a team that backs you with expert guidance and a streamlined onboarding process.

We offer flexible rosters, above award pay, weekly payments, and free uniform plus professional indemnity insurance. Successful applicants will bring Cert III/IV in Aged Care and current checks, with access to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum 6 months paid experience supporting people living with disability.
• Current NCCHC and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and vehicle for work use.
• Cert III or Cert IV in Aged Care / Individual Support required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care as required.
• Provide meal preparation and feeding support.
• Supervise medications as directed.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Provide safe transport and social support for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Paid experience with disability

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NCCHC/Background check

Education

Cert III in Aged Care / Individual Support

Job description

About the Role

Disability Support Workers with YNA deliver exceptional care and support backed by an experienced team. We have options for DSWs to work in the community to support those living with a disability. The role may include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, medication supervision, light housekeeping duties, transporting and social support. We'll back you every step of the way and always consider your preferences to get the best experience as an agency team member. Your communication skills will need to be clear & effective to meet the needs and choices of our clients.

About YNA

YNA is 100% Australian owned and managed, supporting team members and clients nationally. We place qualified PCWs and DSWs with our clients in the community and with disability providers in the community. We pride ourselves on the support we give to all our team members in every role. Know that you will be fully supported by an expert team of qualified health professionals who know the challenges and requirements of your role. Our streamlined application process means that you can apply and begin work in no time. We provide complimentary fast-tracked criminal history screening and an in-house online learning platform to ensure you are ready to start with all the necessary competencies and training.

What we offer

• Flexible works arrangements to suit you; design a roster to suit you
• Above award rates, paid weekly & 24/7 support
• Free uniform & professional indemnity insurance
• Referral & milestone bonus schemes & interstate transfers
• Complete mandatory training & update skills through free online learning.

What you will bring to the role

• Cert III or Cert IV in Aged Care / Individual Support & paid experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 6 months paid experience support people living with disability
• Current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and vehicle for work use.

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YNA is committed to an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including those who identify as part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.