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Support Worker – Nowra (in-home Aged Care)

CSW’s – NSW – Shoalhaven • Nowra, New South Wales 2541, Australia • Casual
AI Job Summary
  • Experience providing grooming, bathing, dressing, and toileting appropriate to client capacity.
  • Experience with medication reminders, Webster packs, and insulin/blood pressure checks (with training).
  • Valid driver's licence and access to an insured vehicle.

Role Type

On-site • Temporary • Casual • Entry Level

Pay Rate

$43.03 AUD – $45.29 AUD (Hour)

Description

About UsÌý

AllcareÌýis one of the leading in-home aged care service providers in the Illawarra. We are passionate about providing cost effective, innovative, flexible andÌýhigh qualityÌýservices to our clients, allowing them to live independently in their own home and surroundings. We promote social engagement and health and wellbeing, focussing on all aspects of an individual to help them live their best lives.Ìý

What are we looking for?Ìý

We areÌýseekingÌýcompassionate and reliableÌýCommunity Support Workers (In-home Aged Carer) to join our team for a range of regular shifts,Ìýacross a variety of mornings, afternoons,ÌýeveningsÌýand weekendÌýpatterns. Whenever possible, weÌýallocateÌýshifts close to where our workers are based and place strong emphasis on consistency, ensuring both our team and the people we support benefit from a high standard of care.

We recognise that life outside of work is important and will do our best to accommodate your commitments. To help us provide continuity of care for our clients, we value team members who communicate their availability clearly and honestly, enabling us to build consistent schedules that benefit both our clients and our workforce.Ìý

Many of our clients come from diverse backgrounds, so the ability to speak another language, would be highly regardedÌýbut not necessary.ÌýÌý

The role involves:Ìý

  • personal care such as grooming,Ìýbathing,ÌýdressingÌýand toiletingÌýasÌýappropriate toÌýtheÌýclient’sÌýcapacity;Ìý
  • medication support andÌýassistanceÌýsuch as medication reminders, support with Webster packs or insulin and blood pressure checks (with relevant training);Ìý
  • community support such asÌýassistanceÌýwith daily community interactions and appointments,ÌýassistanceÌýwith grocery shopping, attending outdoor activities and meeting up with socialÌýgroups;Ìý
  • transportation such as taking clients to medical or personal appointments, collection or drop off at services or shopping; andÌý
  • householdÌýassistanceÌýsuch as meal preparation, cooking of meals and general help around the home.Ìý

Unlike other providers,ÌýallcareÌýteam membersÌýare not required toÌýdo large blocks of cleaning, as we provide separate professional cleaning services to our clients. We also cover all travel time between clients as well as the reimbursement of kilometres travelled.Ìý

To be successful in this role you will have:Ìý

  • a great attitude with a genuine interest in helping others and aÌýcan doÌýattitude;Ìý
  • an understanding of the care needs of older people and a commitment to providing qualityÌýcare;Ìý
  • the ability to work independently in an unsupervisedÌýenvironment;Ìý
  • reliability and a commitment to keeping your availability up toÌýdate;Ìý
  • a validÌýdriver’sÌýlicence and access to an insuredÌývehicle;Ìý
  • aÌýmobileÌýphone with InternetÌýaccess;Ìý
  • willingness to undertake a National Police Check HistoryÌýcheck;ÌýÌý
  • valid working rights in Australia; andÌý
  • a minimum of twoÌý(but preferably three)ÌýCOVID-19 vaccination doses and willingness to obtain the annual Influenza vaccination each year.Ìý

Our team members enjoy:

  • working in a supportive environment in a position that offers variety and makes a difference to someone’sÌýlife;Ìý
  • access to our Thrive Care Group benefits including Flare (discounts platform)ÌýandÌýEAP;Ìý
  • access to learning and developmentÌýopportunities;Ìý
  • Refer a Friend (employeeÌýreferral) scheme; andÌý
  • paid travel time between clients, and reimbursement of travel kilometres.Ìý

allcareÌýis committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.Ìý

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, allcare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Ìý

Part of theÌýThrive Care GroupÌýbrands – delivering personalised care across aged care, disability services, alliedÌýhealthÌýand movement therapy to help every person thrive.ÌýOne Purpose, Specialised Brands.Ìý