Home Care Support Worker

Position Title : Home Care Support Worker

ABOUT IWC : IWC is an Aboriginal community-controlled and multi-accredited health and wellbeing organisation that delivers services without discrimination to Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Bundaberg and the Wide Bay Burnett.

ABOUT THE POSITION : IWC is seeking a permanent part-time Support Worker to provide frontline support to clients. The type of services provided can differ, dependent upon whether or not the client is a Home Care, Disability and or both. The Support Worker works with eligible clients on an individual and or group basis, to enhance their wellbeing and enable clients to live in the community setting, access services and maintain their independence.

DUTIES : Assist clients with a range of day to day activities and tasks including, but not limited to : cleaning; shopping; and transports;Follow the client's assistance plans and / or service agreements;Respect the values, customs, preferences and spiritual beliefs of the clients and their families / carers;Support and encourage the clients to continue with their interests, friendships and social interactions.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE : Excellent telephone manner and great communication skills.Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.Strong organisation and time management skills to prioritise work and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work independently whilst functioning within a team setting.High level of computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems quickly and retain information.KEY REQUIREMENTS : Willing to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community). All course expenses will be fully funded.A current driver's licence is essential or ability to obtain.A First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.A Blue Card (Working with Children Card QLD) or ability to obtain.A Federal Police Check or ability to obtain.

• No Card, No Start legislation means that the successful applicant will need to hold a valid blue card before they start work. IWC will cover the cost of this application for the successful candidate.

SALARY PACKAGE : Your Salary Package is made up of the following :

Salary Sacrifice Packaging valued up to $15,990 per annum – adding approximately $2,000 to your take-home pay (available after completion of probation).Meals and Entertainment Package up to $2,600 per annum (available after completion of probation).9-Day Fortnight (for full-time staff).Superannuation valued at 11.5%.Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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