Support Worker

Location: Arncliffe, NSW

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Aged Care Support Worker to provide in-home support for a 77-year-old lady.

About the Client

The client is a friendly 77-year-old woman living independently in Arncliffe. She speaks English, Hindi, and Tamil and is mostly vegetarian (occasionally eats fish and chicken).

She is living with:

• Bipolar depression
• Osteoporosis
• Diabetes/insulin resistance
• Incontinence
• Reduced mobility (uses a walking stick and wheelchair for longer outings)

Duties Include

• Personal care and wellbeing support
• Meal preparation (mostly vegetarian)
• Light domestic assistance and cleaning
• Assistance with shopping and community outings
• Mobility support and safe transfers
• Medication reminders (where appropriate)
• Companionship and social support
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any concerns

Hours

• Approximately 14 hours per week
• Flexible days and times by agreement

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or equivalent)
• Experience supporting older people with complex care needs
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Working With Children Check (if required)
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable

Desirable

• Experience supporting people living with mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder
• Ability to speak Hindi or Tamil (highly desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of dementia and aged care best practices

If you are passionate about helping older Australians remain independent in their own homes while delivering person-centred, respectful care, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: $35.55 – $52.61 per hour

Work Location: In person