Support Worker - Dementia Respite Whale Beach, NSW

Mounties Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular casual shifts

Sydney-area assignments

Supportive team

Job summary

Mounties Care, powered by Mounties Group, is seeking a compassionate Casual Support Worker to provide respite care for a client in Whale Beach, NSW. This casual role offers two weekday shifts per week from 9:00am to 4:00pm and requires dementia care experience.

You will assist with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, companionship and accompany the client to appointments, using a person-centred approach. A Certificate III in IS, First Aid/CPR, and checks are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated dementia care experience is essential.
• Experience in aged care, home care or disability support beneficial.
• Certificate III in Ageing, Disability or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and meaningful social engagement.
• Support dementia care with a calm, person-centred approach.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and light household duties.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or equivalent)

Tools

First Aid & CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check/Police Check

Job description

About Us

Mounties Care, powered by Mounties Group, provides in-home care that supports people to live independently with dignity. We’re seeking compassionate, reliable Support Workers to join our team across Sydney, including but not limited to the following areas:

• Inner West
• Ryde and Surrounds
• St George Area
• Northern Beaches
• South-Western Sydney
• North Shore

About The Role

Mounties Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Casual Support Worker to provide respite support for a client living in Whale Beach, NSW!

This is a casual position offering two weekday shifts per week, working 9:00am to 4:00pm. You will be supporting a client living with dementia, so previous dementia care experience is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for regular casual work while making a genuine difference in the life of an older person.

• Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Providing companionship and meaningful social engagement
• Supporting a client living with dementia using a calm, person-centred approach
• Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing and grooming as required
• Preparing meals and assisting with light household duties
• Supporting community outings, walks and appointments
• Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting any changes
• Encouraging independence while ensuring the client's safety and comfort

About You

• Demonstrated experience supporting people living with dementia (essential)
• Experience in aged care, home care or disability support
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or equivalent) – desirable
• A caring, patient and reliable nature
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance
• Current COVID-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)

What's In It For You

• Regular casual shifts – 2 weekdays per week, 9:00am–4:00pm
• Consistent work with the same client
• Supportive and friendly management team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive hourly rates and excellent working conditionsRewarding work where you can make a real difference every day

If you have experience supporting people living with dementia and are looking for a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Mounties Care team.