Female Aged Care/Disability Support Worker - Ulladulla & surrounds - Australia Jobs Opening

September 13, 2024

Home Caring Shoalhaven

Ulladulla

OTHER

Female Aged Care/Disability Support Worker - Ulladulla & surrounds

Female Aged/Disability support worker wanted for immediate start, regular/ongoing hours.
Ulladulla & surrounding suburbs.
The successful support worker will begin with 2 clients and build their client-base as they become comfortable.
The successful support worker must be prepared to perform the set tasks as set out below.
About us:
We are an ethical and fast growing provider of NDIS and Aged Care services across the scenic South Coast, extending from North Nowra/Bomaderry to Kings Point, covering the beautiful Shoalhaven region.
We are seeking Casual Support Workers to assist with the provision of high-quality exceptional care to a range of fantastic clients and participants in various towns within the Shoalhaven.
Currently, we are focusing on expanding our team in Ulladulla and surrounding suburbs.
Our Support Workers are home-based and utilise a mobile work model (with electronic support for administration), attracting a travel reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities, appropriate to client need.
There is scope for our support staff to work specifically with NDIS participants, Aged Care clients or a mix of both.
All Support Workers are paid according to the SCHADS award and have the ability to build their personal client-base according to what their own circumstances/priorities.
We have currently-engaged clients requiring support, and are happy for you to start off small then build your client-base around your requirements.
Main responsibilities and activities may include:

Assistance with care in the home (bathing, toileting, mobility)
Getting out for social engagement, activities and attending appointments (own vehicle essential)
Assistance with household tasks (may include cleaning, meal preparation)
Assistance with medications
Light administrative duties (record maintenance, reporting)

Requirements

A genuine passion to work alongside participants/the elderly and to make a positive and lasting difference in their lives (essential)
Professional or lived experience of the NDIS and/or Aged Care sectors (preferred but NOT essential)
NDIS Worker Screening Check (online module to be completed prior to start date)
Qualification in Disability, Aged Care or related field (preferred but NOT essential)
Experience of complex behaviours and behaviour support methods (preferred but NOT essential)
Excellent communication skills, commitment to a person-centred focus and flexibility to support needs based on individual circumstances (essential)
Resilience and compassion (essential)
Current First Aid certificate (current or enrolled in)
Current CPR certificate (current or enrolled in)
Current National Police check (essential)
Current NSW Drivers Licence & access to a reliable vehicle (essential)
The right to work in Australia (essential)