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 Townsville, QLD team. 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:
1. Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
2. Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
3. Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
4. 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
5. Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
6. Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
7. Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
8. Overnight customer support and assistance 1-2 times a week.
What you will need:
9. Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
10. Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
11. Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
12. NDIS Worker Screening ID/Yellow Card
13. Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
14. Current Australian Driver’s Licence
15. Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance)
16. Smartphone with internet access