Aged & Disabled Carers

The Client

Serene Country Living Pty Ltd is an experienced NDIS provider, they provide accommodation and day option services to people aged 17 to 65, living with disabilities. SCL offers 24/7 accommodation support, which caters to individual needs.

As the demand for such services grow in regional Australia grows, they seek two (2) energetic, passionate and qualified Aged & Disabled Carer to join their team in Sutton Town in South Australia.

The Role

This is for two (2) positions on a full-time basis with an annual salary set at $71,000 plus superannuation.

Responsibilities

• Accompanying clients during daily activities involves being a supportive presence, engaging in tasks and outings, and ensuring elderly and disabled individuals feel included and active in their daily lives.
• Assisting with mobility and safe movement includes providing guidance, helping navigate living spaces, and facilitating prescribed exercises to enhance physical well-being and independence.
• Meal planning and preparation encompass considering dietary preferences, restrictions, and nutritional needs, followed by preparing balanced and appealing meals to promote overall health and satisfaction.
• Arranging and facilitating social activities entails organizing events, outings, and gatherings to foster social interaction, mental stimulation, and emotional well-being among clients, ensuring they maintain connections and enjoy a fulfilling social life.
• Housekeeping tasks, including cleaning and tidying, require attention to detail, from vacuuming to laundry, to create a clean and comfortable living environment where clients can thrive.
• Assisting with personal hygiene and dressing involves providing respectful help with bathing, grooming, and dressing, ensuring clients feel comfortable, dignified, and confident in their appearance.
• Providing emotional support and companionship means being a source of comfort, a listening ear, and a friendly presence, fostering a warm and trusting relationship where clients can express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns.
• Running errands and shopping for clients includes efficiently managing grocery shopping, pharmacy visits, and essential errands, ensuring clients have everything they need for their daily lives and well-being.
• Administering medications, if required, involves the careful dispensing of prescribed medications, maintaining records, and ensuring clients follow medication schedules to manage their health conditions effectively.
• Monitoring and documenting client health includes observing and assessing physical and mental well-being, documenting changes or concerns, and communicating with healthcare professionals to ensure clients receive appropriate care.
• Assisting with physical therapy exercises requires understanding prescribed routines to guide clients, track progress, and offer encouragement to improve their strength, mobility, and physical health.
• Responding to emergencies and providing first aid involves staying alert and addressing unexpected health crises or accidents, applying first aid techniques, and seeking medical assistance when necessary to ensure clients' safety.
• Coordinating medical appointments and transportation requires scheduling, arranging transportation, and serving as a liaison between clients and healthcare providers to ensure they receive necessary medical attention.
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment means evaluating and addressing safety hazards, organizing the living space to meet specific needs, and promoting an environment where clients feel secure, content, and at ease.

Requirements

In order to be shortlisted for this position, the right candidate needs to have:

• Relevant qualification in aged and disabled care
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Certification or training in caregiving, first aid, and CPR.
• Clear criminal background check.
• Meeting physical fitness requirements for lifting and transferring clients.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Effective communication skills with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Documentation skills for keeping client care records.
• Be able to handle pressure in a professional manner
• Have positive past employment work references