Compassionate Aged & Disability Carer - Full Time In-Home

Blossoming Support Service; Ryde; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Blossoming Support Service is seeking an experienced Aged or Disabled Carer to join our team on a full-time basis. The role involves personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, meal support and light household duties in clients' homes and community settings.

You will hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or equivalent, with at least 1 year of relevant experience, and have current First Aid/CPR, police checks and a valid driver licence.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of relevant aged care or disability support work.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check where required.
• Valid Australian driver licence with access to a vehicle for community travel.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and safe use of mobility equipment.
• Provide companionship, emotional support and reassurance.
• Assist with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration.
• Perform light household duties including cleaning and laundry.
• Support clients with shopping, appointments and community participation.
• Provide medication reminders per care plans and procedures.
• Follow individual care plans and risk-management procedures.
• Observe and report changes in client health or wellbeing.
• Maintain progress notes, service records and incident reports.
• Promote client choice, privacy, dignity and cultural safety.
• Follow infection control, manual handling, WHS and safeguarding procedures.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability)

Job description

Blossoming Support Service is seeking an experienced Aged or Disabled Carer to join our team on a full-time basis. The role involves personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, meal support and light household duties in clients' homes and community settings.

You will hold a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or equivalent, with at least 1 year of relevant experience, and have current First Aid/CPR, police checks and a valid driver licence.