Support Worker

Uniting; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Kilometre reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

Uniting in Coffs Harbour seeks a dedicated Support Worker to assist older clients in their own homes, promoting independence and quality of life. The role involves travel to client homes, personal care, light domestic tasks and companionship.

You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, receive hands-on training, and participate in activities that help clients stay connected and independent at home.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience in client-centred care or similar roles.
• Current First Aid certificate and valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and companionship for older people in their homes.
• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation and personal care.
• Support with transport to appointments and social activities.
• Travel to clients’ homes using own vehicle and maintain safety.

Skills

Client centred care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

First Aid certificate

Driver's licence

Job description

• Description:
  • Up to $33.61 per hour plus benefits
  • Part-time with stable shifts to suit your hours
  • Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team

  AtUnitingwe call our Home Care Workers, 'Support Workers'. In this role, youll provide care and companionship for older people living in their own homes, to help empower their independence and improve their quality of life in theCoffs Harbour. Youll be required to travel to clients homes and communities, using your own car.

  With a focus on supporting our clients to stay independent in their own homes for as long as possible, duties and responsibilities can include:

  • Help at home:housekeeping, grocery shopping or meal preparation
  • Personal Care:personal hygiene, toileting, showering, dressing, help at mealtime or medication administration
  • Transport:appointments or shopping trips
  • Social and wellbeing:accompany clients on outings or assist with our Healthy Living for Seniors activities

  Qualifications and experience:

  • Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual equivalent an advantage
  • Similar experience providing client centred care
  • Current First Aid certificate
  • Drivers licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

  AtUniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients.

  We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.

  Further to this we offer:

  • Hands on training, development and mentoring in a leading provider
  • Join an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients and the community
  • Not for profit salary packaging entitlements
  • Paid travel time and reimbursement of kilometres