Support Worker

Join our AAA Caring Hub team to deliver excellent service to people with special needs, we provide service through out Sydney.

General duties include:

• Provide personal care and support to individuals in their own home, including assistance with showering and bathing.
• Domestic tasks
• Food preparation and service
• Medication administration
• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Transport to and from medical appointments and social outings
• Supporting people with complex needs

To be successful in this role you will need:

• An understanding of delivering care in a person-centered way.
• Availability and to be reliable & punctual.
• Ability to speak another language is highly desirable
• Certificate III or above in disability, aged care, community care or willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Experience in working with disabled people
• The ability to solve problems and keep strictly to the program and routine
• Ability to engage positively with a variety of personality types
• Ability to fulfill shift duties and have excellent time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret service information
• Have appropriate visa to work in Australia
• Current Police check within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain prior to employment
• Working with Children Check (WCCC)
• NDISWC (NDIS worker check)
• Smart phone with the ability to install apps
• 6 months’ minimum experience delivering personal care
• Current first aid/CPR certificate
• Driver’s license and own fully insured transport
• Current knowledge of and including NSW Government vaccine requirements for essential workers.
• Have an empathetic and understanding approach to providing care to people with complex needs including mental health
• Completion of the NDIS new worker module or willingness to complete as part of the organisation’s induction process.
• Experience in working with people to increase their independence
• Certification and or experience in bowel care
• Certification and or experience in medication administration
• Experience in working with people that require manual handling
• Ability to implement positive behavior support strategies and an awareness of person centered support.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible shifts
• Extremely supportive management team
• Rewarding role and competitive rates of pay
• Regular work
• Thorough induction and training program

Pay: $27.23 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program
• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person