Compassionate Aged & Disability Support Worker

Essential Care; Dapto; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-owned

Supportive management

Friendly workplace

Meaningful client relationships

Flexible shifts

Make a difference

Job summary

Essential Care in the Illawarra region is seeking caring, reliable Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred care in clients' homes, helping maintain independence and quality of life.

We value continuity of care and seek team members who are reliable, committed, and available for ongoing regular shifts. Flexible weekday starts from 7:00am and weekend availability are preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver licence required.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current CPR Certificate.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Working With Children Check.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including personal care.
• Showering, dressing and grooming.
• Toileting and continence support.
• Mobility assistance and transfers.
• Meal preparation and cooking.
• Prompt and monitor medications.
• Domestic assistance: vacuuming, mopping, laundry, and cleaning bathrooms/kitchens.
• Transport clients to appointments, activities, shopping and events.
• Support clients to engage with their community and maintain social connections.
• Provide in-home and community respite support.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes or concerns.
• Complete accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, dignity and respect.

Skills

Driver licence

Reliable vehicle

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

Excellent communication

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Tools

Hoists

Sara Steady

Standing lifters

Job description

Essential Care in the Illawarra region is seeking caring, reliable Support Workers to join our team. You will provide person-centred care in clients' homes, helping maintain independence and quality of life.

We value continuity of care and seek team members who are reliable, committed, and available for ongoing regular shifts. Flexible weekday starts from 7:00am and weekend availability are preferred.