Support Worker

Tulip Care Network; City of Casey; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulip Care Network is seeking a Support Worker to provide person-centred care to older people and those with disabilities in the community. You will help clients maintain dignity, safety and independence while living at home and staying connected with their community.

Responsibilities include personal care, mobility support, meal prep, domestic tasks, companionship, and documenting progress. Relevant qualifications and a valid licence are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Ageing, Home & Community Care or equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR knowledge or willingness to obtain.
• Current Police Check and relevant aged care/NDIS screening checks.
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (if required).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with empathy and patience.
• Ability to deliver person-centred, strengths-based care.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence support.
• Support mobility, transfers and safe movement within the home.
• Encourage independence and choice in daily activities.
• Provide light household assistance including cleaning, laundry and bed making.
• Assist with meal preparation according to dietary requirements and preferences.
• Help with grocery shopping and essential errands as outlined in the care plan.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage participation in social, recreational and community activities.
• Observe, monitor and report changes in physical, emotional or cognitive condition.
• Accurately document care provided, observations and client progress.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community Care)

Tools

First Aid and CPR

Job description

The Support Worker provides person-centred care and support to older people and or people with disability living in the community. The role focuses on assisting clients to maintain their dignity, wellbeing, safety, and independence while remaining in their own homes and engaged in their community.

Key responsibilities

Assist clients with personal care tasks, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence support

Support mobility, transfers, and safe movement within the home

Encourage clients to maintain independence and choice in daily activities

Provide assistance with light household tasks, including cleaning, laundry and bed making

Support meal preparation in line with dietary requirements and preferences

Assist with grocery shopping and essential errands as outlined in the care plan

Provide companionship and emotional support

Encourage and support participation in social, recreational, and community activities

Observe, monitor, and report changes in a client's physical, emotional, or cognitive condition

Accurately document care provided, observations, and client progress

About you

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community Care) or equivalent

Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Current Police Check and relevant aged care/ NDIS screening checks

Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (if required)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Empathy, patience, and respect for older people

Ability to deliver person-centred, strengths-based care

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience supporting older people in a community or care setting (preferred)

Experience working in home-based or non-residential aged care environments (desirable)