Support Worker

Live Well Home & Community Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Home & Community Services is seeking a compassionate Community Care Worker to support our elderly clients in their homes across Sydney. You will provide companionship, assist with daily living tasks and accompany clients to appointments.

We value empathy, reliability, and strong communication. Training is provided, and you will work with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team to enhance quality of life for seniors.

Qualifications

• Valid Police Check required prior to start.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy, patience and genuine care for seniors.
• Reliable transportation to visit clients at home with insurance.
• Ability to pass background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and meal prep.
• Support with daily living tasks and light housekeeping.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and social activities.
• Maintain accurate records of care and any changes in condition.

Skills

Companionship

Daily living support

Communication

Empathy

Reliable transport

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Bring out the Potential in You!
Enjoy a rewarding career with Live Well Home & Community.
We are recruiting exceptional, experienced staff to join our team as support workers to ensure we are providing holistic care for our clients.

Grow your Career @ Live Well Home & Community
Live Well Home & Community will provide you with extensive training and support to prepare you for the important role in caring for our valuable clients. We invest in our people by providing quality education and training on an ongoing basis. We are committed to our teams growth and offer many avenues for career progression.

When you join Live Well Home & Community, you become part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team that is redefining the benchmarks of Aged Care in the industry.

We understand that your life outside of work is important and that you need flexibility in your life too, so we aim to find the shifts that work for you to achieve a work life balance.

Our journey of excellence has been, in no small measure, the result of having a passionate and skilled team to bring our vision and mission to life.

Job Description

As a Community Care Worker for the Elderly, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for our elderly clients. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
Assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
Assisting with light housekeeping and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
Accompanying clients to medical appointments and social outings.
Keeping accurate records of care provided and any changes in the client's condition.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:
Valid Police Check
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors.
Reliable transportation to visit clients in their homes with comprehensive insurance.
Ability to pass background checks and reference checks.

Desirable

Have a relevant vocational qualification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support.