Aged Care Support Workers

• Travel in and around Sydney CBD and Eastern Suburbs
• $38.74 to $42.45 per hour (inclusive of casual loading)+ Super
• Flexible rostering that suits your schedule

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors? Do you possess the heart and dedication to provide exceptional care to those who have enriched our world with a lifetime of experiences? If so, we invite you to be a part of our family at The Benevolent Society

Our Organisation

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We are currently searching for dedicated home care support workers to assist older clients in the community. Your responsibilities will revolve around preserving their independence at home and enriching their quality of life.

In this role, you will:

• Provide in-home care, assisting with daily living activities such as showering, personal hygiene, meal preparation, house cleaning, and laundry & ironing.
• Deliver personalised care aligned with each client's unique Care Plan.
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in the client's health or behavior.
• Working as a team to create a positive experience for our clients.
• Provide support with transportation needs, helping with shopping trips and appointments, toempower active community participation.

Requirements:

• Must have a current driver's license and a car (with comprehensive insurance).
• Willingness to travel to clients' homes within and around the specified service locations such as the CBD, Haymarket, Queens Park, Eastlakes, Coogee, Waverley, Randwick, and Bondi.
• Possess clear verbal communication skills that are easy to understand, enabling effective communication with our elderly clients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Reliable, punctual, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Flexibility in working hours and approach. We strive to align our team members' availability with the needs of our clients.
• Applicants must possess either a Certificate III, IV, or Diploma in Aged Care, Home Care, Disability, or a related field.
• Possess the ability to thoroughly review and accurately document care plans.
• Experience in using mobility aids and assisting with client hoisting is advantageous.
• Our Buddy-up program is an integral part of our exceptional on boarding process, designed to ensure your success.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Competitive rates, as per our Enterprise Agreement
• Paid travel time - get paid for your travel time between clients.
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that suit your lifestyle.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of older Australians while enjoying a flexible and rewarding career.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Apply online today

To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV along with a 1-page cover letter discussing your reasons for applying and suitability for the role.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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We believe in a society where everyone can live their best life

We're Australia's first charity. We're a not-for-profit and non-religious organisation and we've helped people, families and communities achieve positive change since 1813.

Since our earliest days, we've been driven by a vision of a society where everyone can live their best life. This means being courageous to advocate for fundamental changes and pioneering new solutions to social problems.

We provide a range of services to support clients and their communities with 2 primary focus areas:

To increase the safety of children in their families and communities in order to reduce the number of children in Out of Home Care (Child & Family)

To encourage health ageing and support clients experience the life they never thought was possible (Ageing & Disability)

In order to deliver outstanding services to clients, we rely on our extraordinary people. Our values driven, performance based culture, empowers our people to do their best work together.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

We believe in a society where everyone can live their best life

We're Australia's first charity. We're a not-for-profit and non-religious organisation and we've helped people, families and communities achieve positive change since 1813.

Since our earliest days, we've been driven by a vision of a society where everyone can live their best life. This means being courageous to advocate for fundamental changes and pioneering new solutions to social problems.

We provide a range of services to support clients and their communities with 2 primary focus areas:

To increase the safety of children in their families and communities in order to reduce the number of children in Out of Home Care (Child & Family)

To encourage health ageing and support clients experience the life they never thought was possible (Ageing & Disability)

In order to deliver outstanding services to clients, we rely on our extraordinary people. Our values driven, performance based culture, empowers our people to do their best work together.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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