Community Support Professional - Aged Care & Disability
Job No:
JBC1072628
Location:
Gold Coast
Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Community Support Professionals to join our QLD team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The role:
This role involves travelling between customer’s homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person-centred care and support.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
- Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
- Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
What we are looking for:
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (required)
- Availability to work flexible hours, typically 6am - 6pm, with the willingness to work within a 24/7 rotating roster when required, including overnight/sleepovers & weekends (preferred)
- The ability to work during December and January (required)
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate (required)
- Current and satisfactory Federal Police Check (required)
- Yellow Card & Blue Card (preferred but can be obtained on employment)
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence (required)
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
- Smartphone with internet access (required)
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
- Ability to work independently and close to home
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition programs
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team of Community Support Professionals and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.
What We Offer
Flexible work hours
Work the hours that suit you, so you can easily juggle life's other commitments.
Work close to home
Work local, and assist people in and around your own community.
Training
Grow your knowledge and skills with our training programs and online Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program
If you ever need additional counselling or support, we're always here to help.
Weekly Pay
Stay on top of your cash flow and your everyday expenses with weekly pay.
Recognition Programs
We have local and national program in place to reward and recognise our team members.
