Support Worker - Ipswich & Surrounding

Cimas Home Nursing; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hourly pay

Shift flexibility

Nurse-led care

Professional development

Community home visits

Job summary

CiMaS is seeking compassionate Assistants in Nursing (AINs) and Support Workers to join our community care team across Ipswich and surrounding areas. You will provide personalised care in clients’ homes, working with Registered Nurses to support independence and community connections.

We offer a competitive casual hourly rate of $45.29 per hour, inclusive of casual loading, with shift allowances and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability) or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR.
• Current Queensland Driver Licence and willingness to travel in the Ipswich region.
• Current National Police Check.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred personal care including hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility and meals.
• Support medication administration and other prescribed care activities with Registered Nurse guidance.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meal prep, cleaning, laundry and shopping.
• Support clients to attend appointments and access community services.
• Encourage independence and meaningful connections with family and community.
• Monitor wellbeing, document observations and report changes promptly to the care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability)

First Aid Certificate (including CPR)

Current Queensland Driver Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card)

Current National Police Check

Job description

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Assistants in Nursing (AINs) / Support Workers to join our community care team across Ipswich and surrounding areas. In this rewarding, hands-on role, you will provide individualised care and practical assistance to clients in their own homes and within the community. Working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and the broader care team, you will support clients to maintain their independence, achieve personal goals and remain connected to their communities.

Key responsibilities

Delivering person-centred personal care, including assistance with hygiene, dressing, toileting, mobility and mealtimes.

Supporting medication administration and other prescribed care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within your scope of practice.

Assisting with daily living activities, including meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, shopping and other household tasks.

Supporting clients to attend appointments, participate in social activities and access community services.

Encouraging independence, choice and meaningful connections with family, friends and the community.

Monitoring client wellbeing, documenting observations and promptly reporting changes or concerns to the appropriate team members.

Maintaining a safe, respectful and supportive environment in accordance with care plans, organisational policies and relevant safety standards.

What's on Offer

Competitive Casual hourly rate of $45.29 per hour, which is inclusive of the applicable casual loading, + shift allowances and superannuation.

Flexible working arrangements with a variety of shifts to support service delivery and your availability.

Make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals within your local community.

Supportive, nurse-led environment, working alongside experienced healthcare professionals who value collaboration and quality care.

Professional development with access to ongoing training and opportunities to strengthen your skills and capabilities.

Community-based opportunities supporting clients across Ipswich and surrounding areas.

About You

You are a compassionate, dependable and proactive care professional who is passionate about supporting people to live safely, independently and with dignity.

You will bring strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the confidence to work independently while maintaining effective communication with clients, families and the broader care team.

To be successful, you will have:

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability), Aged Care, Community Services or a relevant equivalent qualification.

Current Queensland Driver Licence and willingness to travel throughout the Ipswich region.

Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR).

Current National Police Check.

Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card), or willingness to obtain one.

An understanding of person-centred care and the support needs of older people and individuals living with disability.

Strong communication, observation, documentation and organisational skills.

A commitment to workplace health and safety, safeguarding and professional boundaries.

The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and respond appropriately to changing client needs.

Flexibility to work shifts in accordance with client and service requirements.

About us

CiMaS is a locally established, family-founded community care provider delivering personalised home healthcare and support services since 2018. As a nurse-led service, we specialise in supporting individuals living with acute and chronic health conditions, disabilities and age-related care needs, empowering them to maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes. Now part of the DCC Industry Group, CiMaS remains committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care built on our core values of Autonomy, Dignity and Respect, Collaboration, Quality, Accountability and Transparency.