Support Worker

Waratah Community Care Pty. Ltd.; New South Wales; Híbrido; AUD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Waratah Community Care Pty. Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist clients in their homes and local communities, helping with daily living, mobility and safety to maintain independence and dignity.

You will work with clients, families and health professionals to follow care plans, provide companionship, and observe changes in health or well‑being. The role requires current checks and qualifications (NDIS Worker Screening, Police Check, WWCC, First Aid/CPR, and Certificate III/IV in

Formación

• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Police Check.
• Working With Children Check.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Disability / Community Services.
• Experience in community care, NDIS, or aged care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel within the community.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.
• Up-to-date vaccinations as per organisational requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Assist clients with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Support clients with daily living activities and routines.
• Provide domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Support community access including shopping, appointments, and social activities.
• Encourage and promote client independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with mobility and transfers safely.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Follow individual care plans and behaviour support plans.
• Observe, monitor, and report changes in client health or behaviour.
• Complete daily notes, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Maintain client privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Follow WHS, infection control, and organisational policies.
• Communicate effectively with coordinators, families, and healthcare professionals.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate

Team player

Time management

Reliability

Flexible hours

Travel willingness

Educación

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support / Disability / Community Services

Descripción del empleo

A Support Worker in community care plays a vital role inassisting individuals who require extra support due to age,disability, chronic illness, or mental health conditions. Theirprimary focus is to enable clients to maintain independence,dignity, and a high quality of life while remaining in their ownhomes or local communities.

Requirements:

• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Police Check.
• Working With Children Check.
• First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support / Disability /Community Services.
• Experience in community care, NDIS, or aged care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and reliability.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel within the community.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.
• Up-to-date vaccinations as per organisational requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with personal care (showering, dressing,grooming, toileting).
• Support clients with daily living activities and routines.
• Provide domestic assistance such as cleaning, laundry, andmeal preparation.
• Support community access including shopping, appointments, andsocial activities.
• Encourage and promote client independence and wellbeing.
• Assist with mobility and transfers safely.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Follow individual care plans and behaviour support plans.
• Observe, monitor, and report changes in client health orbehaviour.
• Complete daily notes, progress reports, and incident reports.
• Maintain client privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.
• Follow WHS, infection control, and organisational policies.
• Communicate effectively with coordinators, families, andhealthcare professionals.