Expression of Interest - Support Worker
Job No:
JBC1074501
Location:
Newcastle
- Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your local community?
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Support clients 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 clients.
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.
The role:
Providing each client with high quality care and support that is respectful, dignified, safe, and encourages independence in accordance with the individual's support plan.
Services include:
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Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
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Social support/transportation for social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
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Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
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Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment
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Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
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Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
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Provide updates on customer progress following each service
About you:
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Caring, compassionate & friendly
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Good interpersonal skills & written/verbal communication skills
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Reliable & dependable
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Ability to build rapport & good working relationships
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Comfortable using technology (i.e. mobile app) for accessing rosters & recording customer notes/feedback
What you will need:
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Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability or Individual Support or equivalent
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At least one year's experience in Community, Aged, Disability or Health care
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Current and clear Criminal Record Check
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Current Working with Children Check
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Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
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Current Australian Drivers Licence
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Reliable, registered and fully-insured vehicle
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Smartphone with internet access
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”.
Possible starts with you!
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.
