Support Worker

Location: WARILLA, NSW

Salary: Award

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.

Especially listening and hearing what others have to say

• Well organised, punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Passionate about working with people with particular needs and supporting them
• Offer creativity, flexibility, patience and enthusiasm, and enjoy being a part of a team
• Enjoy everyday living tasks, including cleaning, cooking, showering, shopping, and assisting people to learn these skills
• Take pride in your work, and adapt your approach to meet the individual client’s needs.

Duties:

• Working one-on-one with clients to provide support with their personal care such as bathing, grooming, maintaining personal hygiene and eating
• Aiding clients with their daily treatment plans including rehabilitation exercises, delivery of medication and therapy plans
• Assisting clients with mobility challenges, helping them move around, transfer between places, and perform exercises recommended by healthcare professionals
• Engaging in the collaborative planning of client’s care
• Helping clients use and maintain any necessary medical equipment or aids, such as walkers and wheelchairs
• Maintaining accurate records of care provided, including any changes in the individual's health or specific needs
• Communicating with healthcare professionals and family members to provide updates on clients condition and progress

Skills and experience Required:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual support, disability, community services or equivalent relevant qualification
• You have relevant industry work experience
• First Aid Certificate
• A current National Police certificate
• Current driver's license with registered and reliable vehicle
• Physically capable of meeting the requirements of the role
• Ability to pass a clearance check via NDIS
• NDIS modules
• Ability to speak a second language (Spanish)