Community Support Worker

**Keen to make a real difference in people's lives? Love being part of a dedicated team delivering top-notch care?**

At **Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS)**, our focus is on providing exceptional person-centered care that genuinely transforms lives. Our mission is to foster a supportive environment where individuals with disabilities can flourish and gain independence. We are currently seeking dedicated and experienced Community Support Workers to join our dynamic team.

**What you'll do**
- **Companionship**: Provide emotional support and create a nurturing environment.
- **Household Tasks**: Assist with cleaning, laundry, and organizing.
- **Community Involvement**: Accompany clients to appointments, social activities, and events.
- **Personal Care**: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- **Mobility Support**: Help clients with transfers and movement using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- **Health Monitoring**: Administer medications and keep an eye on health conditions.
- **Meal Preparation**: Prepare and assist with meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records.
- **Effective Communication**: Collaborate with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- **Adherence to Protocols**: Follow care plans and company policies diligently.

**Who we're after**
- **Experienced Professionals**: Prior experience as a Disability Support Worker, with additional experience in supporting individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer's.
- **Qualified Support Workers**:Experience in manual handling and personal care is essential
- **Safety First**: Must have valid First Aid and CPR certification.
- **Mobile & Ready**: A current driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential.
- **Great Communicators**: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, are a must.
- **Heartfelt Care**: We need compassionate, patient, and empathetic individuals.
- **Team Players & Independent Workers**: Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- **Organized & Efficient**: Strong organizational and time-management skills are key.
- **Flexible Schedulers**: Willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

**Needed availability**
- **Saturday/Sunday**:Available on rotating weekend.

**Why work here?**

At SHCS, our team is our greatest asset. We’re all about fostering a positive work culture, driving constant innovation, and providing ongoing training and upskilling opportunities to help our people grow and thrive.

We offer:

- Competitive hourly rates.
- Great opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

**Does this sound like you?**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Will you be able to reliably commute to Miranda, Bankstown, and Chiswick?
- Are you available at least 3 days a week between Monday and Friday, within the hours of 8am and 8pm?

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Dementia care: 1 year (preferred)
- Personal Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- NDISWC (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence and own personal vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person