Community Support Worker

Across Australia Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Community Support Professionals to join our Just Better Care - Melbourne West team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.

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

• 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

What you will need:

• Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred) 
• Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
• Current Federal Police Check & Working with Children Check 
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence 
• Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
• Smartphone with internet access