Support Worker (Aged & Disability)

Cultura; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cultura is seeking a Support Worker (Aged and Disability) to deliver high-quality home care within Geelong region. You will support personal care, housekeeping and mobility, while protecting client rights and privacy.

The role requires a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent, First Aid/CPR, NDIS orientation, and a valid Australian driver’s licence with a registered vehicle. Police and health checks may be required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Disability Services or working towards one.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Experience in community aged or disability services.
• Clear communication and friendly demeanour.
• Current Australian driver's licence and access to a registered vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Establish meaningful relationships with clients and families, respecting choices.
• Provide home care including housekeeping, personal care, respite and medication prompting.
• Support clients with aids and equipment and assist with exercises and allied health plans.
• Maintain accurate confidential notes and report concerns promptly.
• Transport clients and participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

First Aid & CPR

Communication skills

Driver's licence

Friendly and empathetic

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care or Disability Services

First Aid and CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Job description

Position summary

The Support Worker (Aged and Disability) is responsible for the provision of high-quality care to all clients who live within their own home. The Support Worker (Aged and Disability) will act at all times to protect the rights of clients, including confidentiality, privacy, individual choice and decision making and will support their wellbeing, lifestyle and independence by providing appropriate assistance with personal care in accordance with individual care plans.

The Support Worker (Aged and Disability) is responsible for reporting directly to the Manager, Home Services and will be required to work across the Geelong region.

NB: This role works in the community and does not provide residential aged care.

Duties

• Establish meaningful relationship with clients, engage in communication with them and their families to provide client choice where possible, within the scope or your role;
• Provide home care including general housekeeping, domestic assistance, personal hygiene activities and tasks, respite and personal care (you must hold a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent to provide personal care and medication prompting administration);
• Support clients in the use of aids and personal equipment including walking or standing frames, wheelchairs, etc;
• Support clients with complex and/or challenging needs;
• To assist clients with activities to maintain a clean, tidy and safe physical environment;
• To provide social support and transport services, where required;
• Assist with exercises, physiotherapy and other allied health treatment plans;
• Liaise with Wellbeing Coordinators and report any observations or concerns regarding the client’s health, safety and wellbeing appropriately and in a timely manner;
• Maintain current, accurate, confidential file notes for each client;
• Maintain the dignity, integrity, rights and confidentiality of clients;
• Participate in regular team meetings and training when required;
• To participate in the monitoring of the quality and appropriateness of equipment and other products used for clients.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• If you are providing personal care and medication prompting administration: A minimum Certificate 3 in Individual Support, Aged Care or Disability Services, or working towards one;
• First Aid and CPR Certificate;
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’;
• Demonstrated experience working with individuals within a community aged service or disability service;
• Demonstrate a friendly manner and clear communication skills;
• Current Australian driver’s licence;
• Registered vehicle with Comprehensive insurance.

Desirable

• Have experience working with Aged Care and people with disabilities;
• Understand the migrant experience, with empathy and sensitivity to the needs of the elderly and people with disabilities from different cultural backgrounds;
• Languages other than English will be highly regarded.

Employment may be subject to the satisfactory completion of a Police Criminal Record Check, Working With Children Check and Pre-Employment Health Declaration. Cultura will pay for the costs associated with these checks, after you have commenced working.

We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview.