Aged Care Support Worker

Our Home Care service provides a range of services including domestic assistance, transport, social support individual, and social support group.

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.

FIRST NATIONS PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEIR MOB IN THEIR RESUME OR COVER LETTER

ABOUT THE POSITION

IWC is seeking a permanent part-time up to full-time Aged Care Support Worker to provide care to our aged care clients living in the community, supporting their independence and improving their quality of life.

• Social outings
• Bill paying
• Grocery Shopping
• Appointments

We are seeking a Aged Care Support Worker who is committed to ensuring the highest possible standard of in-home care for our valued clients.

DUTIES

• Provide domestic assistance including general household cleaning, laundry, linen assistance and shopping assistance.
• Provide individual and group social support, accompanied activities, community access and cultural support where allocated.
• Provide transport to appointments, shopping, community activities and other approved destinations where required.
• Provide in-home or community-based respite support to clients and their informal carers.
• Assist clients with meal preparation and other everyday living activities where included in their care and services plan.
• Where appropriately trained, assessed as competent and authorised by IWC, provide personal care support including assistance with activities of daily living, non-clinical continence support and assistance with self-administration of medication.
• Support clients to maintain independence and participate in everyday activities rather than unnecessarily undertaking tasks for them.
• Observe, document and report changes in a client's condition, wellbeing, environment, circumstances or support needs.
• Complete accurate service records, progress/care notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Report hazards, incidents, suspected abuse, neglect, deterioration or other risks in accordance with IWC procedures.
• Deliver other approved Support at Home services within the employee's role, training, demonstrated competency and scope, as directed and in accordance with the client's care and services plan.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Willingness to embrace domestic care duties as part of their role.
• Genuine empathy with elderly clients and a passion to work within the community service industry.
• 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.

KEYREQUIREMENTS

• 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.
• A First Aid/CPR 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 $2,650 per annum (available after completion of probation).
• 9-Day Fortnight (for full-time staff).
• Superannuation valued at 12%.
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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