Community Support Worker

7 days ago

Wollongong, Australia SHCS Full time

**Location**: Wollongong and Illawarra area.

**About Us**: At Sydney Health & Care Services (SHCS), we are dedicated to providing exceptional support to individuals living with disabilities, ensuring they lead fulfilling and independent lives. Our team is committed to creating a nurturing and empowering environment, promoting personal growth and independence for all our clients. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Support Worker with personal care experience to join our dynamic team.

**Position Overview**: As a Community Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing personalised support to individuals with disabilities within their homes and communities. This position requires travel to various locations to assist clients with personal care, bowel care, medication management, domestic duties, community access and achieving their NDIS goals.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, bowel care, dressing, and grooming.
- Assist with medication management and administration.
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals for clients.
- Perform domestic duties, such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
- Organise and accompany clients to appointments and social activities.
- Work collaboratively with clients to develop and achieve their NDIS goals.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation and records.
- Foster a positive and supportive environment that encourages clients' independence and well-being.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Previous experience in a similar role within the disability support or healthcare sector.
- Strong understanding of personal care practices and medication management.
- Bowel care experience and/or training highly regarded.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach, with a genuine passion for improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Flexibility to travel to various locations and adapt to different client needs.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills and experience with client management systems.
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and inclusive work environment.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Employee Assistance Program.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Are you available at least three days a week anytime during the following time slots: between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM in the mornings, and 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the afternoons?
- Do you have manual handling and/or bowel care training?

**Experience**:

- Personal Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NDISWC (preferred)
- Drivers Licence (required)
- First Aid and CPR (preferred)

Work Location: In person

  • Community Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia United for Care Full time

    **Our Purpose** We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our Vertical Villages and accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide tailored apartment accommodation and 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice. **About the...

  • Community Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Lumia Care Full time $50,000 - $80,000 per year

    Lumia Care company presents an exciting opportunity for Community Support Workers to assist our clients living at home inWollongong and nearby suburbs.Please click APPLY for this position.What We Can Offer YouStart your career as a Support Worker and grow and upskill to new and exciting opportunities within the business.Competitive rates.Organizational...

  • Disability Support Worker

    5 days ago

    Wollongong, Australia Alliance Community Full time

    **Make a difference as a Disability Support Worker!** **Shifts Available: Early Morning Shifts & Afternoon Shifts.** **Must be willing to work in Wollongong NSW - Must Have Your Own Car!** At **Alliance Community**, we’re committed to assisting people in maintaining their independence and quality of life, both at home and in the community. We seek to...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia Support Services Best 4U Full time

    **DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER** As a Disability Support Worker, you will be providing assistance to participants to enable them to live independently in the community. Support Services Best 4U provides services specifically designed to suit participants needs and therefore shifts are tailored accordingly. We require reliable, trustworthy, good communicators...

  • In Home Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia Elouera Home Support Full time

    We are currently recruiting for a resourceful person with great people’s skills to join our small dynamic team providing In-Home Care Support Services. - Ageing Support - Disability Support - Individual Support - Home and Community Care Other Skills that we highly value in our team members include dependability, professionalism, integrity, positivity, and...

  • In Home Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia Elouera Home Support Full time

    We are currently recruiting for a resourceful person with great people’s skills to join our small dynamic team providing In-Home Care Support Services. - Ageing Support - Disability Support - Individual Support - Home and Community Care Other Skills that we highly value in our team members include dependability, professionalism, integrity, positivity, and...

  • Female Disability Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia Focus community Health Care Full time

    **Respect - Collaboration - Trust - Integrity** **About Us** Focus Community Health Care (FCHC) is a registered NDIS service provider, servicing a variety of individuals living with a disability throughout Illawarra Region. FCHC focuses on the care and well-being of its Participants through empowering and achieving their goals together. FCHC's priority is...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 days ago

    Wollongong, Australia Southern Cross Community Healthcare Full time

    Join the Southern Cross team for: - A rewarding meaningful career making a valued contribution to the community. - Be in control of your work life balance. **About Southern Cross** - Southern Cross has been supporting people in their communities throughout NSW, QLD, SA, VIC and ACT since 1984. We arrange the provision of an extensive range of aged support...

  • Aged Care Support Worker North Illawarra

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia Southern Cross Community Healthcare Full time

    **Job Type** - Contractor **What you need** - Current driver’s license and your own car (mandatory) - A NDIS workers screening check or be willing to obtain one - Passionate about caring and committed to client wellbeing **Locations** - Shifts will be done in the homes of our clients accross the northern Illawarra suburbs such as Corrimal, Fairy Meadow,...

  • Aged Care Support Worker North Illawarra

    2 weeks ago

    Wollongong, Australia Southern Cross Community Healthcare Full time

    **Job Type** - Contractor **What you need** - Current driver’s license and your own car (mandatory) - A NDIS workers screening check or be willing to obtain one - Passionate about caring and committed to client wellbeing **Locations** - Shifts will be done in the homes of our clients accross the northern Illawarra suburbs such as Corrimal, Fairy Meadow,...