Community Support Worker

Just Better Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Better Care is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join their dynamic team and provide in-home support services. The role focuses on personal care, domestic assistance, and social support for customers, allowing for flexible work hours that suit your lifestyle. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, preferred qualifications in aged care, and necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willing to obtain.
• Current First Aid certificate/CPR required.
• Current Driver's License and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including showering and dressing.
• Support customers with social activities and transport.
• Assist with light household cleaning and meal preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Technology comfort

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services

Tools

Mobile app for rosters

Job description

• Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your local community?
• Seeking a flexible work arrangement.

Support customers in your local area and choose hours that suit your lifestyle.

We are looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our caring and dynamic team and provide high quality in-home support services to our valued customers.

About us:

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.

Duties and responsibilities include:

Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance

Social support/transportation for social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments

Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation

Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment

Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs

Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress

Provide updates on customer progress following each service

About you:

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

• Proof of Vaccination(where relevant) i.e. COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Current First Aid certificate/CPR

Current Australian Drivers Licence

Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle

Smartphone with internet access

Current Working with Children Check(preferred)

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)

Next steps:

If you would like to join our growing team and become part of our friendly, professional network please apply today by clicking on “Apply”.

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Questions

• Do you have Proof of Current Working Rights in Australia? *
• Yes, permanently with no restrictions.
• Temporarily with no restrictions.
• Temporarily with restrictions.
• I require sponsorship.
• Do you have a current drivers licence and a reliable, registered and insured vehicle? *
• Yes, I have a licence and my own car.
• Yes, I have a licence and can regularly access a car.
• Yes, I have a licence, but no access to a car.
• No, I do not have a licence.
• Do you have a current First Aid Certificate/CPR or are you willing to obtain? *
• Yes, I have a current First Aid Certificate.
• No, I do not currently have a First Aid Certificate, but I am willing to obtain.
• No, I do not have a First Aid Certificate.
• Do you have any formal qualifications in Aged care or Disability Support or are you willing to work towards? *
• Certificate III
• Certificate IV
• I have a qualification which isn't listed.
• I don't have a qualification but am willing to work towards.
• I don't have a qualification.
• Do you have NDIS Worker screening clearance or are you willing to obtain this? *
• Yes, I have a current NDIS Worker screening clearance.
• No, I do not currently have a current NDIS Worker screening clearance, but I am willing to obtain.
• No, I do not currently have a NDIS Worker screening clearance and cannot obtain.
• Do you have up to date COVID-19 Vaccination? *
• Yes, I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with booster dose/s.
• Yes, I am fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (double vaccinated).
• No, I am not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but I am willing to obtain.
• No, I am not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but I am not willing to obtain.