Support Workers

Support Workers Cairns

Care Crusaders (formally Home Heart & Health Care) is a provider for the NDIS. Our supports include but are not limited to clinical care, complex care, community access and all activities of daily living. Care Crusaders prides itself on exceptional workplace values and high standards of care delivery.

We are currently looking for creative and outgoing support workers to engage and motivate our participants to achieve their goals.

• Looking for support workers with experience or an interest in providing complex supports including but not limited to; mealtime management (dysphagia), complex bowels and behaviour support.
• Looking for support workers to commit to regular and consistent shift schedules.
• Support individuals with intellectual, mental health and/or physical disabilities.
• Must be creative and resourceful to assist customers achieve their goals.
• Passionate, empathetic & committed to provide the best care to each individual
• Delivering high quality person centred support
• Daily living assistance in the home and community
• Support physical health and emotional well-being
• Assisting individuals to and from community-based activities and appointments.
• Complete all relevant documentation and reporting as required

Skills and Experience:

• 6+ months paid work in a similar role - experience with complex support desirable
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication and resilience skills
• Adaptability to work with different individuals including challenging behaviours.
• Cert III in Disability or community services

Mandatory Requirements:

• Current "Paid" Blue and Yellow Card
• Current First Aid and CPR Statement of Attainment
• Evidence of work rights (e.g. Passport or Birth Certificate)
• Unrestricted Driver Licence
• Smartphone (iOS or Android)
• Own reliable transport (willing to use for work)
• Current Full Comprehensive Car Insurance

Recent BlueCard Changes

It is now a requirement to hold your BlueCard prior to commencing work with Young People. If you do not currently hold a BlueCard, or your BlueCard is due to expire within 3 months, it will be essential to apply for a BlueCard early in the Recruitment Process. For more information no the BlueCard No Card, No Start rule, please visit - https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/system/review/no-card-no-start

The Benefits

• Opportunity to work consistent weekly hours
• 24/7 support with a dedicated after-hours team
• Fortnightly pay
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive remuneration
• Where applicable, active overnight rates apply
• Ongoing Training including online, internal and external
• Employee assistance program

Apply Today Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting successful candidates for screening. Successful applicants will be required to clear all relevant probity checks before starting in the role. To apply for this role, please follow the link and send your current resume. HH&HC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background.