Location: Cairns, Atherton Tablelands & Surrounding Areas
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 Cairns, Atherton Tablelands & surrounding area team. You can enjoy a versatile and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The role:
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
Availability to work two overnight shifts per week if required
What you will need:
Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (Highly Desirable)
Assist With Medications Certificate (HLTHPS006)
Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card
Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Current Australian Driver’s Licence
Reliable, registered and comprehensive insured vehicle
Smartphone with internet access
What we offer:
Adaptable 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
Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly, skilled network please Apply today.