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Form of work- Port Lincoln location
- Be a positive force in the lives of our clients by becoming a support worker
- Be part of a value driven organisation who cares for the community
About Us
Cara is proud to be a leading South Australian disability service provider. We have more than 850 staff, known as our Possible People, who work alongside our customers in Supported Independent Living (SIL), Short Term Accommodation, Home & Community Support and Specialist Services.
Your new role
We are recruiting passionate and enthusiastic Support Workers to work in Port Lincoln, to support our clients 24/7, and who are flexible to work over a 7 day, 24 hour roster period including mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
Your responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Provide one-on-one support to our clients with their daily activities.
- Foster a supportive and empowering environment with the clients.
- Assist with personal care tasks while respecting the clients dignity and privacy.
- Implement and follow individualised care plans.
- Ability to follow care plans and adapt to the clients evolving needs.
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package plus salary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax free and $2,650 tax free on meals and entertainment).
- Supportive, rewarding and friendly work environment.
- On the job paid training.
- Paid parental leave.
Essential Criteria
- Current Driver’s Licence.
- Current NDIS Worker Check / DHS Disability Employment (or willing to obtain).
- Current Provide First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011).
- You have the right to work in Australia.
- A requirement of your ongoing employment with Cara, all persons engaging in work or duties in healthcare settings must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved vaccine.
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent experience (not essential but desirable).
How do I apply?
- Please complete the details in the online application below and attach your Cover Letter and Resume.
- Click here to view the Position Description.
- For any enquiries contact the CaraRecruitment Team on (08) 8243 5***
- The closing date for this role 11:00pm Tuesday, 2 April 2024.
