Aged Care Direct Support Worker

Work 1:1 with your Aged Care clients in their own homes
- Work with clients from Burleigh to Benora Point
- Opportunity for a change from aged care facilities into in home care

If you thrive on fulfilling yet gratifying tasks and align with our vision of a inclusive society, we offer comprehensive training, a nurturing environment, and valuable connections to empower you in seizing this opportunity to its fullest potential.

**We're on the lookout for committed individuals like yourself, eager to create genuine impact We're hiring casual Direct Support Workers to assist our Aged Care clients residing across Burleigh Heads, Palm Beach, The Tweed Coast and Banora Point**

We are looking for flexible, experienced, and adaptable team members to join our team with a range of shifts the client needs for assistance.

**Your contribution**:

- Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing and personal hygiene
- Administering medications
- Domestic duties including cleaning, laundry or meal preparation
- Assisting clients between 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
- Community engagement, such as attending doctors appointments, grocery shopping or other social or recreational activities of their choice

**About you**:

- Have capacity to work flexible hours on a roster system - CPL provide 24/7 assistance, meaning the more available you are, the more shifts we can potentially offer you
- ** Are looking for a change from aged care facilities and have the opportunity to build a rapport with your aged care clients**:

- Are great communicators dedicated to providing the best service for every person
- Are even better listeners who can work autonomously, as well as under direction and within a team environment
- Calm and confident in all different environments and understand the importance of professional boundaries
- ** Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care is highly desirable**:

- Can provide personal care with dignity and sensitivity to our clients
- Believe in an inclusive society and value client focus, respect, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and courage
- ** Australian Open Drivers License and full comprehensive car insurance**:

- Variety of shifts available Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am - 5pm
- Have the capacity to travel to clients homes

**Why Join Us**:

- ** An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications**:

- Minimum Casual hourly rate starting of $33.01/hr at Level 1.1
- **Time to build effective relationships with your aged care clients**:

- Industry-leading training provided by health professionals to all employees
- Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts
- Salary packaging benefits for permanent part-time employees
- Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments
- Support and continued professional development

**Before you commence, you will need**:

- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- A Blue Card (Working with Children Card)
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check (Working with Individuals with Disabilities, formerly a Yellow Card)
- Commitment to infection prevention and control measures including the use of PPE as directed
- ** Australian Open Drivers License and full comprehensive car insurance**:

- ** Have you own vehicle to attend shifts**
- CPL are happy to assist in obtaining these necessary checks if you are successful._
- The CPL Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society._

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. For a confidential discussion, please contact Caitlin Apro on, quoting Ref No. 1029123.
CPL is committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of respect, understanding and inclusion.