Job Description

The Support Worker provides person-centred care and support to older people and or people with disability living in the community. The role focuses on assisting clients to maintain their dignity, wellbeing, safety, and independence while remaining in their own homes and engaged in their community.

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Assist clients with personal care tasks, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence support

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Support mobility, transfers, and secure movement within the home

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Encourage clients to maintain independence and choice in daily activities

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Provide assistance with light household tasks, including cleaning, laundry and bed making

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Support meal preparation in line with dietary requirements and preferences

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Assist with grocery shopping and essential errands as outlined in the care plan

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Provide companionship and emotional support

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Encourage and support participation in social, recreational, and community activities

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Observe, monitor,



and report changes in a client's physical, emotional, or cognitive condition

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Accurately document care provided, observations, and client progress

About you n

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community Care) or equivalent

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Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)

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Current Police Check and relevant aged care/ NDIS screening checks

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Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (if required)

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills

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Empathy, patience, and respect for older people

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Ability to deliver person-centred, strengths-based care

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Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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Experience supporting older people in a community or care setting (preferred)

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Experience working in home-based or non-residential aged care environments (desirable)

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📌 Support Worker (Tatura)
🏢 Tulip Care Network
📍 Tatura