Disability / Aged Care Community Support Worker

Just Better Care; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & independent working hours

Ongoing local support

Staff recognition programs

Employee Assistance Program

Training & development opportunities

Varied work with diverse clients

Job summary

Just Better Care in Capalaba, Brisbane is seeking a Casual Community Support Worker to assist clients at home across the Brisbane South/East area. You will travel between clients, provide person-centred care, and tailor daily living support to individual needs.

15 hours per week with potential to increase, offering base hourly rates for NDIS and Aged Care plus travel allowances. The role requires Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or related field, valid clearances, a current QLD driver's license,

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services.
• Current & Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current Australian (QLD) Drivers Licence.
• Current First Aid certificate/CPR.
• Reliable car, registered, and insured vehicle.
• Smart phone with internet access.
• Right to work in Australia with ability to provide 100 points of I.D.

Responsibilities

• High Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance.
• Social support/transportation for social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments.
• Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.
• Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment.
• Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs.
• Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress.
• Provide updates on customer progress following each service.
• Training & Development Opportunities - Including Free Online learning tools & Programs.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Written/verbal communication

Tech-savvy

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care/Home & Community Care/Individual Support/Disability Services

Job description

Disability / Aged Care Community Support Worker

Job No:JBCBE229

Location:Capalaba

Employment Status:Casual

• Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your local community?

Support customers in your local area and choose hours that suit your lifestyle.

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. For over 15 years, we have been supporting older people, and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community. Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.

We are currently seeking Support Workers within the Brisbane South/East area (specifically Cooparoo, Annerley, Carindale, Carina, Capalaba, Manly & Birkdale).

This role will involve travelling between client's homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support to clients.

Looking for 15 hours per week and potential to increases? suitable to part time weekday & weekend work availability. Salary: $36.88 p/h base for NDIS and $45.34 p/h base for Aged Care + Km Travel

About you:

Caring, compassionate & friendly nature

Good interpersonal skills & written/verbal communication skills

Ability to build rapport & good working relationships

Comfortable using technology (i.e. mobile app) for accessing rosters & recording customer notes/feedback

Duties and responsibilities include:

High Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance

Social support/transportation for social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments

Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation

Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment

Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs

Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress

Provide updates on customer progress following each service

Training & Development Opportunities -Including Free Online learning tools & Programs

What we Offer:

• Flexible & In-dependant working hours to have work life balance
• Ongoing support and advice local office experienced friendly staff
• Staff recognition programs
• Access free Employee Assistance Program
• Training & Development opportunities (free access to our online learning tool & programs)
• Varied work supporting a diverse range of clients

What you need:

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services

Current & Satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

Current Australian (QLD) Drivers License

Current First Aid certificate/CPR

Reliable car, registered, and insured vehicle - Certificate of Currency

Smart phone with internet access

The right to work in Australia with ability to provide 100 points of I.D.

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