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Form of workCasual Community Support Workers - Bundaberg
Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for a Community Support Person to join our Wide Bay team, specifically servicing Bundaberg and the surrounding area. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
- Domestic services: 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 handling 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
What you will need:
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
- Proof of Vaccination (where relevant) i.e. COVID-19 vaccination certificate
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Current and clear Criminal Record Check / NDIS Worker Screening Card
- Current Working with Children Check (where required in accordance with state based legislation)
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
- Prepared to travel an approximate 50km radius
- Smartphone with internet access
Desired Attributes:
- Empathy and compassion
- Cultural awareness
- Ability to work flexibly to respond to changing customers’ needs.
- High level of communication skills.
- Able to build rapport with clients and maintain relationships
What we offer:
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 Community Support Professionals and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.
Just Better Care recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to promoting fairness, equity and diversity in its workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply
