Compassionate Care Assistant with Flexible Shifts & Training

Spinal Life Australia; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Penalty rates weekends/nights/holidays

Fixed rosters for work-life balance

Salary packaging to increase take-home

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Wellbeing Program

Training and development

Job summary

Spinal Life Australia is seeking a Personal Support Worker in the Hervey Bay region to assist clients with spinal cord injuries in daily tasks at home. The role offers a casual arrangement with a fixed fortnightly roster and salary packaging, plus opportunities to gain skills through training with our Registered Nurse team.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided; a valid driver’s licence, your own vehicle, and a smartphone are needed, along with NDIS/Blue Card eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability or aged care is not required; full training provided.
• A valid Driver's Licence and own reliable vehicle is required
• A smartphone device is required
• Hold, or willing to obtain, NDIS Workers Screening Card and Blue Card
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with transfers in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using hoists when required.
• Grooming, bathing, dressing and dental hygiene.
• Personal care, including toileting, bladder and bowel management.
• Basic wound care and self-medication.
• Domestic support such as meal preparation, light household duties and laundry.
• Community access such as driving to appointments and social activities.

Skills

Driver's Licence

Own vehicle

Smartphone

NDIS Workers Screening Card

Blue Card

NDIS Orientation Module

Job description

Spinal Life Australia is seeking a Personal Support Worker in the Hervey Bay region to assist clients with spinal cord injuries in daily tasks at home. The role offers a casual arrangement with a fixed fortnightly roster and salary packaging, plus opportunities to gain skills through training with our Registered Nurse team.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided; a valid driver’s licence, your own vehicle, and a smartphone are needed, along with NDIS/Blue Card eligibility.