Community Support Worker (Aged) - Hervey Bay

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Our Collectivity

Inclusive workplace

Largest Aboriginal Health Service

In-house training

Staff wellness

Community events

Job summary

Institute for Urban Indigenous Health in Hervey Bay is seeking a Community Support Worker (Aged) to provide direct home-based care for eligible aged clients. Responsibilities include assistance with showering, toileting, dressing, meals, shopping and domestic tasks, all aligned to care plans and standards.

You will support clients to maintain independence, deliver social support, and ensure high-quality care while working within culturally safe, community-focused guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care or relevant qualification.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Criminal History Check.
• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD).

Responsibilities

• Assist with general client care, including personal care, domestic assistance, social support, respite, meals and transport activities.
• Provide daily assistance to clients to maintain independence and remain in their own home.
• Provide personal care assistance per care plans (bathing, showering, grooming, nutrition, oral hygiene) per certification and SOPs.
• Provide domestic assistance and social support services as required.
• Deliver quality care at all times.

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Community Support Worker (Aged) - Hervey Bay

About Us?

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.

The focus of IUIH Aged Care team is to work with the local Indigenous community and relevant key stakeholders to increase access to comprehensive care and provide well-coordinated, quality in home care services to eligible aged care clients.

About the Role?

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct care to the eligible aged members of the community in their homes. The position provides assistance with tasks such as showering, toileting, dressing and shaving. This role also includes domestic assistance, social support, meal preparation and shopping. The role will be required to perform in accordance with Client Care plans, the Community Care Common Standards and the IUIH Policies and Procedures.

Your day to day duties will include:

• Assist with general client care, including undertake personal care, domestic assistance, social support, respite, meals and transport activities


• Provide daily assistance to clients by supporting them to maintain their independence to remain in their own home


• Provide personal care assistance to clients in their homes, according to the assessed needs as specified in their care plans (eg bathing, showering, grooming, nutrition, oral hygiene), in line with level of Certification and standard operating procedures


• Provide domestic assistance and social support services to clients if required


• Provide quality care at all times

About You?

• Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)


• Current Criminal History Check


• Minimum Certificate III in Aged Care or relevant qualification


• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Desirable, but not mandatory:

• Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities

What Can we Offer?

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

• At IUIH 'Our Collectivity is Our Strength'.


• We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.


• Be part of Australia's largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.


• Access to \"Growing Our Own Opportunities\" through in-house training and programs.


• Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff 'Gather and Grow' yarns and award ceremonies.


• Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.

Demonstrated commitment to creating culturally safe environments where children and young people are respected, heard, and protected against harm.