Support Worker
2 months ago
You are applying for the position of Support Worker with Dementia Australia. Please fill in your details below to submit an application for this position.
This position is located in: Mudgeeraba - Cedar House
Close date: Thu, 5 Sep 2024 at 11:59pm
Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.
About the role
Part time permanent and casual (3-4 days/week) positions available, based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. Reporting directly to the Team Leader Client Services you will be responsible for:
- Facilitating activities for people living with dementia and providing opportunities for involvement to maintain their skills and abilities and promote personal choice
- Assisting in the development of individual support plans where appropriate and maintaining an up to date understanding of the person’s wellbeing needs
- Ensuring that client activity and other appropriate information is documented in line with professional and legal standards
What is in it for you?
Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family.
Leave allowances: (relevant for part time employees only) In addition to an annual leave allowance of 20 days (pro-rated if part-time), you will also receive three days paid end of year closure leave, one day paid birthday leave, up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:
- Certificate III in Aged Care or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in a similar role within a community or respite service.
- Experience planning and facilitating age appropriate activities based on the interest of participants.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of the impacts of dementia for individuals, carers, and their support networks.
- Embraces individual and cultural differences through genuine, courteous behaviours.
- Fosters teamwork by working together and cooperatively.
- Uses effective time management skills to plan, evaluate and organise work.
- Thinks, analyses information to understand issues.
- Communicates clearly and openly with different audiences.
- Provides service excellence by delivering client focused services.
- Full driver's licence required.
Our values
- Diversity and Equality
- Respect and Inclusiveness
- Integrity and Accountability
About us
Dementia Australia is the source of trusted information, education and services for the estimated half a million Australians living with dementia, and the almost 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.
For specific role enquiries, please contact Recruitment@dementia.org.au
Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the 'About You' section will not be considered.
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