Support Worker

integratedliving Australia; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

integratedliving Australia is seeking an experienced Support Worker to provide person-centered care to clients in the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie areas. This part-time role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring they maintain independence and a high quality of life. Candidates should have a Certificate III in Aged Care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working with the elderly. Enjoy competitive hourly rates and benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Attractive hourly rate

Travel allowance per km

Daily mobile allowance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificate III in Aged Care / Disability / Equivalent.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal home care such as cleaning and meal prep.
• Foster an inclusive environment of social support.
• Implement health and wellbeing initiatives.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Empathy

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Disability / Equivalent

Tools

Smartphone

Tablet

Job description

integratedliving has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Support Worker to assist our clients in the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie areas

• This is a permanent parttime opportunity.
• Must have availability Monday to Friday between 7am and 6 : 30pm times can be flexible
• 40 hours per week!

Reporting to the Service Delivery Team Leader you will be responsible for providing personcentered care to our clients so they can continue enjoying a high quality of life whilst remaining home and independent for as long as possible.

Role Responsibilities :

• Provide personal home care (such as cleaning and meal prep)
• Foster an inclusive environment of social support that ensures are clients are engaged and happy
• Implement health and wellbeing initiatives that support our clients
• Assistance in the community with recreational activities including but not limited to grocery shopping or medical appointments
• Transporting clients as required
• Report changes in health and wellbeing as ongoing

About You

We are seeking a genuinely passionate support worker who enjoys interacting and working with the elderly. You will be valuesdriven in your approach to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients.

Required Skills Experience and Credentials :

• Must have a Certificate III in Aged Care / Disability / Equivalent or above
• Registered reliable and comprehensively insured motor vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
• Confidence in using different forms of technology such as a smartphone or tablet
• Customer Service Focused to ensure excellence in service delivery.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with a variety of clients in a clear concise and patient manner
• Ability to exercise high empathy compassion and respect when liaising with clients.

Benefits for you

• Attractive hourly rate $32.67 per hour 11.5 super eligibility for NFP salary packaging (up to $15900
• Access to employee award programs including corporate discounts on private health insurance
• Travel allowance of 0.99c per km and paid travel time between services
• Daily mobile allowance paid when using your device for workrelated purposes
• Be part of a supportive and experienced team that encourages professional development and offers career progression opportunities
• A career with purpose enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us through
• A safe and healthy workplace culture which promotes diversity and mutual respect
• Employee Assistance Program support with no cost access to wellness services

Come and join our esteemed national team of community services professionals dedicated to helping individuals maintain their independence and wellbeing.

About Us

integratedliving Australia provides community and homebased health services throughout rural regional and remote Australia. Our focus is on delivering better health outcomes for our clients and supporting them to live independent and active lives. We have innovated our services now offering virtual and COVIDsafe services to sustain client accessibility to our support. This innovation of services means we now need more Support Workers to join us across Australia.

integratedliving Australia values diversity and promotes understanding and inclusion of all people organisation wide.

Our workforce proudly reflects the local communities we live and work in and we actively encourage all applications.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.

Please note : all integratedliving team members who can be safely vaccinated are strongly encouraged to remain up to date with COVID19 vaccinations.

To apply : Scroll down the page respond to the application questions covering the main requirements for this job and submit.

Key Skills

Nursing Home Experience,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Direct Support,Computer Operation,Caregiving,Case Management,Special Needs,Training & Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Word Processing,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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