Job Title: Support Worker
Job Description:
To support individuals in achieving independence, improving their quality of life, and meeting personal goals. This includes assistance with daily living activities, promoting choice and dignity, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care: Assist with hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility as needed.
- Daily Living Support: Help with tasks such as cooking, cleaning, shopping.
- Health & Wellbeing: Support with medication, attending medical appointments, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- Emotional Support: Offer companionship, build positive relationships, and support emotional wellbeing.
- Community Engagement: Encourage participation in social, educational, and recreational activities.
- Documentation: Keep accurate records of care provided, incidents, and progress notes.
- Safeguarding: Follow safeguarding policies to protect individuals from abuse or harm.
Essential Skills & Qualities:
- Compassionate, patient, and empathetic
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable and able to work independently
- Respectful of confidentiality and diversity
Qualifications & Experience:
- Certificate III of individual support.
- Experience supporting vulnerable individuals.
Working Conditions:
- May involve shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Work may take place in care homes, supported living, or clients’ homes
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid National Police Certificate?
- Are you authorised to work in Australia?
- Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Sunshine VIC 3020 for this job?
- Do you have a valid First Aid Certification?
Licence/Certification:
- NDIS screening check (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 25/08/2025