Job Description:
Support Worker (Home Care Packages)
Create moments of joy in the daily lives of our clients who are being supported at home.
Deliver great Home Care Packages that feel like home and help make each day brighter for our clients who feel valued, understood, and valued as a person.
* Demonstrate genuine connection to clients
* Maintain confidentiality and impartiality
* Respect and responsiveness to client needs
* Well-maintained, clean & reliable vehicle with full comprehensive insurance
* Will to work with non-traditional approaches to service delivery for older people
* NDIS Worker Screening check maintenance
About Us:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935.
We provide quality, contemporary care and support for people of all backgrounds at more than 20 locations throughout Queensland.
Our dedicated workforce of nearly 1800 makes a difference to the lives of many people every day.
They bring our vision to life – helping those we serve to pursue the lives they hope for, and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.
Responsibilities:
* Delivering services for clients at home and in the community as outlined in the Personal Independence Plan
* Supporting and guiding clients to complete identified tasks, as well as completing agreed tasks on behalf of clients
* Contributing to assessments of the client's goals, interests, and needs
* Assisting the service coordinator to maintain appropriate communication with carers and family members nominated by the client
* Adhering to risk mitigation procedures and bringing new risks to the attention of the service coordinator
* Advising the service coordinator of significant changes in the client's capacity and/or if the client requests a different service mix
* Maintaining accurate, comprehensive case notes
* Undertaking administrative duties associated with the role
What We Can Offer You:
* A professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares, values dedication, and performance
* Learning and development opportunities
* Access to salary packaging
* Mileage allowance
* Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT, and home appliances
* Membership to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program