Support Worker
Job No:
ILA320462
Location:
Merriwa
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Aged Care Support Workers to join our team based in Merriwa in the Upper Hunter region. As an Aged Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing care and support to our clients to help them remain in their homes.
The Position:
- Providing personal care and support to elderly clients, including assistance with intimate personal care
- Supporting clients with daily activities and tasks such as cleaning, shopping and, transportation to appointments.
- Permanent Part Time opportunities available I minimum guarantee of 30 hr per fortnight contract
- Monday to Friday | Friday's availability is must required for the role I Flexibility is essential
- Covering Merriwa and surrounding areas
- Base hourly rate of $30.61 plus 11.5% superannuation and eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax benefits)
- Travel allowance of $0.96 per km and paid travel between services
- Daily mobile allowance paid when using your own device for work related purposes
Required skills, experience, and credentials:
- Understanding of and passion for working with elderly
- Minimum of Cert III Individual Support (or equivalent) is essential
- Medication assist module is desirable
- Current drivers licence
- A registered, reliable, and comprehensively insured motor vehicle
- A current First Aid & CPR certificate or willingness to obtain
- A current National Police Check or willingness to obtain
- Be able to confidently use different forms of technology including smart phone or tablet
We offer competitive pay rates, ongoing training, and development opportunities as well as a supportive, inclusive work environment. If you have a passion for supporting the elderly and meet the above requirements, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of dedicated Support Workers.
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Do something meaningful for others, for yourself and for your community. Be challenged and rewarded, while helping people who need care and support, to remain in their own homes. Every day is different, and your customers will amaze you, shock you and most of all inspire you. Be part of an organisation that fosters flexibility, values support, and keeps people connected.
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