Support Worker (Rutherglen) - Hume / Southern Riverina

Just Better Care; Rutherglen; Remote; AUD 48,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Just Better Care is seeking a casual Support Worker in Rutherglen to support a customer receiving in-home aged care and disability services. You will work within the Hume/Riverina region, with rosters covering mornings, afternoons, and sleepovers to ensure round-the-clock care.

The role emphasizes compassionate, reliable in-home support, including personal care, transportation, light domestic tasks and documentation via a mobile roster app.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance / Criminal Record Check.
• Current First Aid certificate/CPR.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Reliable, registered and insured vehicle.
• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services.
• Medication Administration certificate is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance.
• Social support/transportation for social activities, shopping, appointments.
• Domestic assistance: light cleaning, meal preparation.
• Supporting the customer with aids and complex needs.
• Monitoring well-being and reporting progress.
• Provide updates on progress after each service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Rapport building

Tech literacy

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care / Home & Community Care / Disability Services

First Aid certificate / CPR

Job description

Support Worker (Rutherglen) - Hume / Southern Riverina

Job No:JBC202508686

Office: Hume/Riverina

Location:Rutherglen

Employment Status:Casual

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. For over 15 years, we have been supporting older people, and people living with disability, to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their local community.

Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.

We are currently looking for dedicated Support Worker to join a team near the Wangaratta area to work with a customer that requires full time care.

The roster for this team is broken up into 3 time slots

• Morning - 8am to 2pm
• Afternoon - 2pm to10pm
• Sleepover - 8pm to 10am

Pay rates range from

• Weekdays - $34.99 - $40.00 per hour
• Weeknight - 39.19 - $43.71 per hour
• Weekend and Public holiday rates - $48.00+ per hour

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
• Social support/transportation for social activities, shopping, travelling to medical appointments
• Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, meal preparation
• Supporting the customer in the use of aids and personal equipment
• Supporting the customer with complex and/or challenging needs
• Monitoring the well-being of the customer and reporting on their progress
• Provide updates on the customer’s progress following each service

About you:

• Experience in the field is an advantage
• Good interpersonal skills & written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to build rapport & good working relationships
• Comfortable using technology (i.e. mobile app) for accessing rosters & recording customer notes/feedback

What you will need:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance / Criminal Record Check
• Current First Aid certificate/CPR
• Current Australian Drivers License
• Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
• Smart phone with internet access
• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services
• Medication Administration certificate is an advantage

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