Support Worker

Support Worker – Job Description Position Overview

We are seeking a caring, reliable, and compassionate Support Worker to provide high-quality care and assistance to people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals who require support to live safely, comfortably, and independently.

The successful candidate will provide person-centred support while promoting each client's dignity, choice, independence, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities, including showering, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Provide medication prompts and support in accordance with individual care plans and workplace procedures.
• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and other household tasks.
• Support clients to attend medical appointments, social activities, recreational activities, and community events.
• Encourage clients to develop and maintain independence and work toward their personal, social, and vocational goals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Monitor and report changes in a client's health, behaviour, wellbeing, or circumstances.
• Complete accurate and timely shift notes, progress notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.
• Follow individual support plans, workplace policies, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.
• Maintain client privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and rights at all times.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in disability, aged care, community care, or a similar support role is desirable.
• Compassionate, patient, respectful, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with clients and their families.
• Current Australian right to work documents
• Current Australian Drivers License
• Current First Aid Certificate and CPR training.
• Relevant qualification such as Certificate III in Individual Support is desirable.
• Ability to obtain or maintain any other checks, licences, or training required for the position.
• Preferably be able to Arabic/Chaldean Neo-Aramaic and Assyrian Neo-Aramaic

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Caring and compassionate
• Reliable and punctual
• Patient and understanding
• Respectful of individual choices and differences
• Professional and trustworthy
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment where clients are supported to achieve their goals, maintain their independence, and participate meaningfully in their community.

Pay: $26.44 – $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Parental leave

Work Location: On the road