15 Oct
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Pursue
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Newcastle
Experienced AIN / Aged Care Support Worker | Disability Support
Are you a compassionate, reliable and experienced support worker who enjoys making a positive difference in someone’s life? Do you have a background in aged care or as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), and feel confident providing a high level of personal care?
We are seeking a dedicated Community Access Support Worker to support a participant with their daily personal care needs, community access and everyday activities.
This role would suit someone who is patient, caring, confident with complex personal care and enjoys building a trusting, respectful relationship with the person they support.
Love cats? That’s a bonus! ONE of our participants has a cat, so you must be comfortable around them.
About the Role
- Providing high-level personal care and assistance with daily living.
- Supporting community access, appointments, shopping and recreational activities.
- Assisting with wheelchair use and mobility.
- Providing catheter-related support within your training, competency and authorised scope of practice.
- Supporting the participant to maintain their independence, dignity and choice.
- Following individual support plans, health and safety procedures, and personal preferences.
- Providing reliable, person-centred support in both home and community settings.
Shifts
Most shifts are during the day. Flexibility and reliability are essential. Casual start with the chance to go to Part time/Full time.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Previous experience in aged care or as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN).
- Demonstrated experience providing high-level personal care.
- Experience with wheelchair support and mobility assistance.
- Catheter care experience, with appropriate training and competency.
- Current Australian driver’s licence.
- Reliable, roadworthy and insured vehicle suitable for work-related travel.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Relevant qualifications and certificates, such as Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or equivalent.
- Proof of identity, including birth certificate, as required for employment and screening verification.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be someone who is:
- Compassionate, patient and respectful.
- Confident delivering personal care while maintaining dignity and privacy.
- Reliable, punctual and committed to consistent support.
- Comfortable working independently and following support plans.
- Friendly, proactive and passionate about helping people participate in their community.
- Comfortable around cats.
What We Offer
- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference.
- A supportive and person-centred approach to care.
- Predominantly daytime shifts.
- The opportunity to build a positive, ongoing relationship with a participant.
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📌 Experienced AIN / Aged Care Support Worker | Disability Support (Newcastle)
🏢 Pursue
📍 Newcastle