Community Care Worker

**Introduction**:
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR AGED CARE RESPITE TEAM AT PARADISE COTTAGE RESPITE - SANCTUARY POINT

BBCR is a community minded not for profit organisation providing support and services to local community members through our home care, disability and community services.

We are excited to announce that our Paradise Cottage Respite service has now reopened for business, and we are looking for committed staff to join the team to provide care and support in a home like supportive environment.

The Paradise Cottage provides short term respite in our cottage facility in Sanctuary Point on a fortnightly basis. This service aims to provide quality care in a home-like environment. Think home cooked meals, in home activities, social support and companionship to make the stay for our visitors a welcoming and safe place where they will want to return, as well as provide peace of mind to their dedicated carers who will cherish their well-deserved break from their caring role.

**Description**:
**The role will include**:

- Personal care such as assisting individuals with showering, other personal support and providing medication assistance (where competent)
- General housekeeping, assist with laundry or other similar household tasks whilst at the Cottage
- Engaging with visitors in meaningful activities and social support, and provide companionship
- Assistance with meal preparation

**Skills and Experiences**:
**You will be**:

- Qualified with a Certificate III in Individual Support, working towards or be willing to commence your studies
- Experienced working and supporting those living with dementia (desired)
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to contribute positively to work in a team environment
- A strong communicator and have good interpersonal skills to develop rapport with our visiting clients
- Interested in leisure and lifestyle activities
- Committed to a person centred approach; keeping in mind that every client that visits will have different support needs
- Compassionate with a positive attitude
- Available for shifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday - we have a variety of shifts available during the day, evening and overnight, including a sleepover shift. Please nominate your availability when applying.

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

- National Police clearance
- Provide First Aid Certificate + CPR
- Drivers License, with safe driving record
- Current car registration, reliable vehicle & comprehensive insurance
- Working with Children Check Clearance
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including first booster

**We offer**:

- Various shifts available in our 24 hour respite service with peace of mind that there is 2 staff on at any one time, and support from our Cottage Respite Coordinator and clinical team of RNs is available
- Opportunity to also work in our day to day Community Care in home services to achieve the hours of work you desire
- A wide variety of professional development opportunities through our online learning and face to face training
- Support and mentoring from our experienced care workers and team leaders
- A work mobile phone so you can view your roster and client information with ease - support is always just a phone call away
- Personal support, counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program
- Salary sacrifice available to reduce your tax and keep more of your wages in your pocket

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through INDEED, being sure to outline how you fit the position and BBCR, and outline your ideal work schedule and location. Applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment fitness assessment to inform suitability.