Support Worker – Bundaberg

1 day ago

Bundaberg Queensland Australia Catholic Care Central Queensland Full time $71,616 - $72,336 per year
  • Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of others?
  • $32.85 – $34.58 per hour and generous salary sacrificing benefits to increase your take-home pay
  • Permanent Part-time position with guaranteed weekly minimum hours available
  • Phone and PPE provided, and fleet vehicles may also be prearranged to provide some services

About CatholicCare Central Queensland

CatholicCare Central Queensland is a leading community service provider local to Rockhampton. Specialising in the delivery of a wide range of quality social services including aged care, disability care, counselling, psychology, family relationship support and mediation and domestic and family violence response, CatholicCare Central Queensland offers diverse and rewarding careers in busy and dynamic environments.

About the Role

Support Workers are key members of the Community Care services team and will share knowledge and experience to assist in the support of aged care and disability clients. Support Workers will deliver high quality services to clients through:

  • Domestic assistance and general household duties including mopping, vacuuming and preparing meals
  • Social Supports and accessing the community
  • Medication assistance and health support including accessing medical services
  • Personal Care and supporting clients to maintain personal hygiene and grooming
  • Support and empower clients to achieve their personal goals

What we're looking for:

  • A team player
  • Someone with the ability to be flexible, strong and resilient in various challenging situations
  • Experience with personal care, medications, manual handling and behaviour support plans
  • Knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the work in this level

Core Competencies

  • Ability to work independently and provide safe services in client homes or within the community, following care plans and following a planned roster/schedule
  • Customer service skills including the ability to support consumers to build independence and exercise choice and control over their daily lives
  • Ability to use digital systems including email, messenger systems and Client information systems

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current C or CA Driver's license (QLD)
  • Certificate III or higher in a relevant qualification with a minimum of 12 months industry experience
  • Mandatory, current First Aid & CPR
  • HLTHPS006 – Assist Clients with Medication Skill set

In addition to the above, you will need to demonstrate:

  • Previous experience of working with culturally diverse clients
  • Current or recent experience in client focused roles
  • Ability to adapt communication to individual client needs
  • Competent to recognise risks and incidents, react appropriately and report accurately

The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.

All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.

What to Do Next

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:

  • Your current resume
  • A cover letter clearly addressing the key aspects and requirements of the role

Apply today for a career that changes lives

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