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Support Worker - Disability - Cairns

JBC Townsville
$71,531 - $90,575 a year
Queensland
4 weeks ago

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Support Workers 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
  • Availability to work two overnight shifts per week if required
What you will need:
  • Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (Highly Desirable)
  • Assist With Medications Certificate (HLTHPS006)
  • Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
  • Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card
  • Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
  • Current Australian Driver’s Licence
  • Reliable, registered and comprehensive insured vehicle
  • Smartphone with internet access
  • Covid 19 Vaccination Certificate
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 Support Workers and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.

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