Support Worker

rsllc; Merimbula; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Retail discounts

Fitness Passport

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Career growth

Job summary

RSL LifeCare is seeking a Home Care Support Worker to help clients stay safe and comfortable at home. You’ll provide personal care, assist with daily activities and support independence under approved care plans.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate in Individual Support or related field, strong communication skills, and a compassionate approach. A valid driver’s license and Australian working rights are required; First Aid/CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Ability to work independently and use technology to support care plans.
• First Aid and CPR certification are preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks (showering, dressing, grooming).
• Provide respite care to give carers a break.
• Help clients stay active and connected in the community.
• Follow care plans to meet individual needs.
• Work as part of a team to deliver quality support.

Skills

Caring nature

Communication skills

Independent work

Tech literacy

Driver's license

Australian working rights

First Aid

CPR

Education

Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability

Job description

Home Care - Support Worker

Pay rate: up to $36.49 per hour (based on experience)

Flexible work options: Part-time (contracts depends on your availability)

Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging benefits

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you'll help people stay safe and comfortable at home by:

• Helping with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming)
• Providing respite care (giving carers a break)
• Helping clients stay active and connected in their community
• Following care plans to meet each person's needs
• Working as a team to provide the best support possible

Why Work with Us?

We value and support our team. When you join us, you'll enjoy:

• Salary packaging - Get up to $15,900 tax-free per year to increase your take-home pay
• Retail discounts - Save money at 700+ stores
• Fitness Passport
• Extra pay on leave - 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• Career growth - Opportunities to move into Residential Care or Community Services

To succeed in this role we'd expect you to have:

• A caring nature - genuinely passionate about helping people
• Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability
• Good communication skills with the ability chat and listen to clients and team members
• Ability to work independently & comfortable using technology
• Australian working rights
• A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured car
• A Police Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to get one)
• Experience in aged care or disability support
• First Aid and CPR certificate (or willingness to get one)

It is a mandatory requirement for a team member working in the Aged Care sector to have a valid Police Check or a valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake the inherent requirements of the role. Clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment with RSL LifeCare.

Our commitment to diversity:

We are proud to stand for our unique values: Do the Right Thing, Aim Higher, Care from the Heart, and Act as One team.

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Veterans, current serving ADF personnel, their families and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability

Location

HC Merimbula