Community Care Worker

3 days ago

Wollongong, Australia Bay & Basin Community Resources (BBCR) Full time

**Introduction**:
Join a community-minded organisation and make a difference in your community today

BCR Communities is a trusted provider of in home and community aged care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Due to an increase in demand for our services we have a number of opportunities for additional Community Support Workers to join our team to provide assistance to older people to maintain their independence in their own homes. We are seeking individuals who are committed to enhancing the lives of individuals in our communities.

**Description**:
**This Role**:
This role involves visiting clients in their own homes, supporting clients with community access, or engaging in various individual and group activities at our respite facilities.

**Services may include**:

- Personal care such as assisting with showering, or other personal support and providing medication assistance
- Domestic assistance, such as basic housekeeping
- Shopping and meal preparation
- Respite and social support, share common interests and provide companionship
- Community Access

**Skills and Experiences**:

- Reliability and trustworthy
- Compassionate
- An effective communicator with people of all age
- Use initiative and ability to work independently
- Compassionate with a positive attitude
- Eager to learn and willing to embark on further training and development offered

**Applicants must hold (or obtain through recruitment process)**:

- Australian Federal Police clearance (no disclosable outcomes)
- First Aid Certificate
- Completed or in progress - Certificate III Individual Support Ageing, Disability or Home and Community Care (or equivalent qualification/training)
- Drivers Licence, with safe driving record
- Current car registration & comprehensive insurance
- Working with Children Check Clearance
- COVID 19 vaccination, including booster

**Hours and Shifts Available**:
BCR Communities is a family friendly and flexible employer with a wide variety of shifts available. Work schedules are available to suit your personal circumstances such as study or family commitments...mornings, afternoons, full day, part day - you name it, we have it We do ask for a minimum of 4 weeks notice if you need to change your availability in order to provide continuity of care for our clients.

**What we offer**:
Our employees are like family to us. We would not be where we are today if it wasn't for the passion, dedication, and loyalty of each and everyone of our team members. We offer:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid mileage allowance and travel time between client visits
- Salary packaging to increase your take home pay, reduce your taxes
- Mobile phone to view your roster and client information, access BCR training and resources, and connect with colleagues and supervisors
- Wide variety of professional development opportunities through our online learning platform and face to face training and mentoring from our experienced care workers and leadership team
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program with online support and resources

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, being sure to outline your ideal work schedule and locations. Applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment fitness assessment to inform suitability.

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