Disability & Aged Care Support Worker - South & South-Eastern Metro

SESI Care Services; Greater Dandenong; Sur place; AUD 51 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee discounts

Ongoing training and development

Résumé du poste

SESI Care Services is seeking a Disability & Aged Care Support Worker to empower older Australians and people with disabilities to live independently at home and in the community. This role involves female clients who have requested female support workers and requires travel across the Southern & South-Eastern Metropolitan areas.

You will provide personal care, meal preparation, medication support, companionship and transportation to appointments, while maintaining care plans and documenting

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Australian Cert III or IV in Aged/Disability Care or Nursing Qualification, or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Assist clients with daily living, hygiene and personal care.
• Prepare nutritious meals matching dietary needs.
• Support medication management and adherence.
• Assist mobility while ensuring safety and comfort.
• Provide companionship to promote emotional well-being.
• Accompany to medical appointments and essential errands.
• Keep accurate visit notes and update care plans as needed.
• Deliver consistent, personalised care to promote independence.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Compassionate care

Formation

Australian Cert III/IV in Aged/Disability Care or Nursing Qualification

Outils

CPR Certification

First Aid HLTAID009/0011

Description du poste

Disability & Aged Care Support Worker - South & South-Eastern Metro

As a Disability & Aged Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering older Australians and individuals living with disabilities to live independently and with dignity in the comfort of their homes and communities.

This role includes personal care for female clients who have requested female support workers.

Key responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, hygiene, and personal care
• Prepare nutritious meals suited to clients' dietary requirements and care needs
• Support clients in managing their medication schedules and adherence
• Assist clients with mobility challenges while ensuring their safety and comfort
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful conversations with clients to promote emotional and mental well-being
• Accompany clients to medical appointments, social outings, and essential errands
• Keep accurate visit notes and progress reports, ensuring care plans are accurately followed and adapted to the clients' evolving care needs
• Provide consistent, personalised care that promotes independence, well-being, and quality of life for clients

Mandatory/Compulsory Requirements

• Australian Certificate III or IV in Aged, Disability Care, Individual Support or similar, or Nursing Qualification
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certificates (HLTAID009/0011)
• Willing to provide home-based care in the Southern & South-Eastern Metropolitan areas, including Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Springvale, Dandenong, Noble Park and Frankston
• Full Victorian driver's license with a reliable car to travel to client locations
• National Police Check issued within the last 12 months
• Statutory Declaration and relevant Photo IDs (100-point check)
• Earn up to $45/hour, with higher rates on evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Access to discounted fuel, groceries, electronics, and everyday brands.
• Expand your disability and aged care skills with ongoing training and development
• Deliver care across home settings, aged care facilities and/or hospitals
• Professional indemnity insurance for every care visit