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:
- 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
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
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📌 Support Worker - Cairns & Atherton Tablelands (Cairns North)
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