Aged or Disabled Carer - Full-Time
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EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd
Location
Employment
Mareeba, Queensland, with work in clients’ homes and community settings within the FNQ region
Full-time, ongoing - 38 hours per week
Salary
$80,000 per annum plus superannuation
About the opportunity
EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd is a community support provider seeking a caring and dependable Aged or
Disabled Carer to assist older people and people with disability in their own homes and community settings in
Mareeba and surrounding service locations. Our services include in-home and community support for older people under the Support at Home program. You will help clients manage daily activities, remain safe at home and participate in their community while respecting their choices, dignity and independence.
What you will do
? Assist clients with showering, grooming, dressing, toileting and other personal-care routines.
? Support safe movement, transfers and use of mobility aids in accordance with individual instructions and training.
? Prepare meals and refreshments suited to documented dietary needs and client preferences.
? Provide light household assistance, including cleaning, laundry, bed-making and general tidying.
? Help arrange and support clients’ participation in social activities and community programs, and accompany them to appointments, shopping and approved outings.
? Offer companionship, reassurance and encouragement that promotes social connection and independent decision-making.
? Monitor and report changes in client wellbeing, safety or support needs to the appropriate supervisor.
? Maintain timely and accurate care notes, incident records and service documentation.
? Follow individual support plans, applicable Support at Home program requirements, safeguarding requirements,
infection-control measures and workplace health and safety procedures.
What you will bring
? AQF Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability), Certificate III in Aged Care, Certificate
III in Disability, or a comparable relevant qualification, together with a positive skills assessment from
VETASSESS where relevant.
? At least one year of relevant direct-care experience is preferred, particularly in home-based or community support services.
? A respectful, reliable and person-centred approach to supporting older people and people with disability.
? Transparent communication skills and the ability to complete accurate written records.
?
Current First
Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain them before commencing unsupervised duties.
www.eds-support.com.au
Address: 8 Kenneally Rd. Mareeba, Qld 4880 | Email:
[email protected] | Mobile: 0466 065 356
? Ability to obtain and maintain an NDIS Worker Screening clearance, police check and any other mandatory worker screening.
?
Current
Australian driver licence and reliable insured vehicle where travel between clients is required.
? Availability to work rostered shifts, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, direct-care experience and availability to
[email protected].
Applications close: 15 November 15 2026.
Offshore applicants may apply. Applicants requiring sponsorship should state their current location, visa status, relevant qualifications and work experience, and whether they already hold a positive VETASSESS skills assessment for ANZSCO 423111.
EDS Support Australia Pty Ltd welcomes applications from suitably qualified Australian citizens, permanent residents and other applicants who have lawful work rights in Australia. Appointment is subject to satisfactory reference and pre-employment checks.
📌 Aged and Disabled Carers (Mareeba)
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