Aged Care Support Worker

PU‑FAM PTY LTD; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

St Jude’s Health Care Group in the United States (Kentucky region) seeks dedicated Support Workers to assist residents in aged care facilities or clients in mental health settings. You will help with daily living tasks, personal care, meals, and medication administration under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

The role rewards compassionate, empathetic individuals who thrive in team environments and value respectful, home-like care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential aged care facilities.
• Naturally caring and empathetic with a passion for residents’ lives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Cert III in Aged Care or Individual Support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance with daily living tasks and personal care needs.
• Medication administration as directed by nursing staff.
• Prepare and serve meals for residents/clients.
• Create a home-like environment and collaborate with the Registered Nurse.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Caring

Education

Cert III in Aged Care or Individual Support (desirable)

Job description

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St Jude’s Health Care Group is a trusted provider of Aged Care, Allied Health and Disability Services, established in 1982.With a strong reputation built over four decades and as a purpose-driven organisation, we operate with a clear philosophy: we do not provide any service that isn’t good enough for our own families. Our work is grounded in respect, integrity, commitment, and genuine partnerships with the individuals and communities we support.

Role Summary

The role of our Support Workers is to provide support to the residents in our aged care facility or the clients in our mental health hostel. Support workers are tasked with creating a home-like environment for everyone at the facility, whilst undertaking duties such as assistance with daily living tasks or personal care needs, medication administration or the preparation and serving of meals. Our Support Workers work closely with our Registered Nurse, who will provide guidance and supervision to you throughout your day.

Responsibilities and Duties

Key Duties Include:

• Ensuring that care service delivery is based on the goals, needs and preferences of residents
• Contribute to the creation of a home-like environment for residents
• Maintain a safe and comfortable working and living environment
• Participate in feedback, reporting and a continuous improvement model for the facility

Skills, Attributes and Experience

Key Requirements Include:

Our ideal candidates will have previous experience working within residential aged care facilities. We are looking for naturally caring, empathetic people who take joy from playing a crucial role in the care and assistance of their clients. Our ideal candidates are also committed team players who are passionate about enhancing the lives and independence of the residents they work with. They also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A Cert III in Aged Care or Individual Support is desirable, but not essential.

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