Job Description

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Location: Hope Island, QLD (Northern Gold Coast)

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Hours: Casual

About the Role n

We are seeking an experienced, highly observant, and empathetic Home Care Worker to provide comprehensive in‑home care for a client residing in Hope Island.

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The client lives with a complex health profile, including Dementia, Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Fatigue, and High Blood Pressure. Due to a high risk of dizziness and oedema, this role requires a carer who is deeply vigilant about physical safety, fall prevention, and skin integrity, while providing sensitive, reassuring support for the client’s depression and anxiety.

Key Responsibilities n

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Cognitive & Emotional Support: Providing gentle, dementia‑specific care. Managing symptoms of anxiety and depression with a calm, reassuring presence, predictable routines, and validation techniques.

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Mobility & Fall Prevention: Due to frequent dizziness, providing steady, close‑proximity supervision and physical assistance during transfers and walking to prevent falls.

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Clinical Condition Management:

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Monitoring for signs of diabetic fatigue or blood sugar fluctuations.

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Assisting with the management of lower‑limb oedema (e.g., assisting with compression garments, ensuring legs are elevated when resting, and monitoring skin condition).

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Continence Care: Providing discreet, dignified, and hygienic assistance with urinary incontinence, ensuring skin integrity is maintained.

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Healthy Lifestyle Support: Preparing diabetes‑friendly meals and encouraging gentle, secure movement as guided by health professionals.

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Domestic Assistance: Light housekeeping to maintain a clutter‑free,



safe environment to eliminate tripping hazards.

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About You n

You are a seasoned care professional who looks at the “whole person,” not just a checklist of tasks. You possess excellent clinical observation skills, noticing subtle changes in a client’s physical status (such as increased dizziness or swelling) or emotional state, and you know how to report these changes accurately.

Requirements & Qualifications n

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- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Ageing Support, Disability, or a student nurse looking for community work.
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- Proven experience working with clients living with Dementia and complex chronic health conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, Oedema).
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- Strong understanding of fall prevention strategies and dignity‑first continence care.
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- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- National Police Check.
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- Current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
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- Valid Australian Driver’s Licence with a reliable, insured vehicle.
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- Working rights in Australia.
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What We Offer nn
- Premium Local Work: A rewarding role located in the beautiful, accessible Hope Island precinct.
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- Competitive Industry Pay: Excellent hourly rates under the SCHADS Award, including weekend and evening shift penalties where applicable.
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- Professional Growth: A great opportunity for an experienced carer or nursing student to utilize and expand their complex clinical support skills.
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How to Apply n

If you are a dedicated care professional who can bring safety, comfort, and peace of mind to a complex client, we would love to hear from you.

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Click “Apply Now” to submit your resume, detailing your experience with dementia and complex health management.

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📌 Home Care Worker - Hope Island, QLD (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Ngare Employment Solutions
📍 City of Gold Coast