Support worker

Simply Helping; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NDIS friendly checks and mandatory ver

Job summary

Simply Helping Lodden Mallee is seeking compassionate support workers to deliver in-home care in Castlemaine, Maryborough and Bendigo, VIC. You will help clients with daily living tasks, accompany them in the community and support independence in their own homes.

Mandatory checks include NDIS Worker Screen, Working with Children's Check, First Aid and CPR, a valid driver’s licence and a reliable car. A vehicle is essential to carry out duties. Experience in home care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Home and Community Care or equivalent (not essential but highly regarded).
• Experience in home care or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy and compassion for individuals with varying needs.
• Driver's licence and a reliable car.
• Mobile phone.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care tailored to each Service User.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meals, transport and shopping.
• Domestic tasks such as vacuuming, mopping and dusting.
• Foster a warm, trusting environment that promotes independence and dignity.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Reliable with vehicle

Education

Certificate III Home and Community Care

Job description

Join Our Team of Support Workers atSimply Helping Lodden Mallee!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate support workers to join our team, in particular inCastlemaine, Maryborough, and Bendigo!

As a support worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals in the comfort of their own homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised care and assistance tailored to the unique needs of each Service User.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, community access, including transport and assistance with shopping.
• Domestic Assistance, including vacuuming, mopping and dusting
• Foster a warm and trusting environment that promotes independence and dignity.

What you bring

• Certificate III Home and Community Care or equivalent (not essential however highly regarded)
• Previous experience in home care or a related field is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Empathy and compassion for individuals with varying needs.
• Trustworthy and reliable with a vehicle
• Flexibility

Mandatory

• NDIS Worker Screen
• Working with Children's check
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR
• Driver's licence and a reliable car
• Mobile phone