Aged Care Support Worker

**Join Our Caring Team**

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team and help our clients live independently and safely in their own homes.

Why You'll Love This Role:

- **Empower Independence**: Support clients in making choices and living full lives in their communities.
- **Personalized Care**: Provide tailored assistance based on each client's unique needs.
- **Community Impact**: Be a part of a team that truly cares about enhancing the quality of life for the ageing community.

**Role Qualifications**
- Certificate III Aged Care /Individual Support/Disability or equivalent
- Completion of Infection Prevention and Control Training
- Medication Assistance Competency (where applicable)
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate
- Holds current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Hand Hygiene Certificate
- Possesses a NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Not more than 3 months Police Check
- Working with Children check (where applicable)
- Immunisation Record ( Covid Vaccine/Yearly Flu Vaccine or other required immunisation Record)
- Passport
- Working rights
- Driver's Licence (**must be open to travel interstate**)

**Skills**
- Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices
- Ability to provide evidence of professional development activities in order to accumulate Continuing Professional Development points
- Good time management skills and ability to follow care plans
- Good interpersonal skills and empathy for the elderly/disabled
- Skills in fostering rapport and relationship with clients and family

**Roles and responsibilities**
- Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Encourage and assist clients to achieve maximum independence in their daily activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate administration of prescribed medications.
- Develop and maintain trusting relationships with clients.
- Engage in meaningful activities and conversations to support emotional well-being and help clients stay connected with family and friends.
- Observe and report any changes in clients' health conditions.
- Help clients with mobility aids and exercises to maintain physical health.
- Collaborate with Community RNs and other health professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Assist with cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe living environment.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals according to clients' dietary needs and preferences.
- Help with shopping, errands, and other household chores.
- Accurately document care provided and clients' progress.
- Communicate any concerns or incidents to the Community RN or Coordinator promptly.
- Adhere to individualized care plans and update them as necessary.
- Participate in mandatory training sessions and continuous education opportunities.
- Share suggestions and feedback to improve care quality and client satisfaction.

**Role Adherence**
- Generate and maintain a trusting relationship with clients which includes protecting confidentiality, privacy, individual choice, and decision making.
- Implements a focused practice ensuring diversity and equity in service delivery, accommodating any special, cultural, or linguistic needs that have been identified.
- Assists clients to achieve maximum independence by meeting needs including personal, emotional, psychological, cultural, and spiritual needs.
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with client, their family, friends and allied health associated professional workers by: Respecting privacy, responding in a timely manner, following the client’s decision, appropriate referral, assisting with clients complaints
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues and managers by: Maintaining open lines of communication and respecting the chain of command
- Adhere to Nursing Experts Services Policies and Procedures based on Australian Government standards

**How to apply**

Join us in our mission to provide compassionate care and support to the ageing community across Australia

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $36.18 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Schedule:

- Shift work

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Licence/Certification:

- Certificate III Aged Care or equivalent (required)
- CPR and First Aid Certificate (required)
- Full Driver Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person