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Community Support Worker

Community Support Workers • Grafton, New South Wales 2460, Australia • Casual
AI Job Summary
  • Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support, Community Services or equivalent experience.
  • Experience providing domestic assistance (cleaning, laundry, meal prep, changing linen, bathroom tasks, etc.).
  • Current Drivers Licence and ownership of a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive or third-party property insurance.

Role Type

Temporary • Casual • Entry Level

Pay Rate

$45.28 AUD – $49.41 AUD (Hour)

Description

Role Purpose

To provide quality domestic assistance support to aged care customers, helping them to maintain independence while living in their own home.

Responsibilities

  • Provide in-home services and supports to customer’s including: dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, cleaning indoor windows, washing dishes, meal preparation, changing bed linen, laundry, ironing, social support, shopping, cleaning bathroom/toilets and inside fridges/cupboards.
  • Provide support to customers participating in group activities, including, transport and mobility assistance, personal care, monitoring well-being, encouraging engagement, assisting in the provision of meals.
  • Provide services and supports to customers with more complex requirements including: personal care/showering/toileting, medication support, behavioural management, respite and transport services.
  • Monitor customers health and wellbeing, living conditions and circumstances and report any changes or concerns.
  • Provide a high standard of customer service and establish and maintain effective working relations with customers and carers.
  • Complete, update and maintain all relevant customer related information in the Customer Management System (CMS).
  • Adhere to all Lifebridge policies, standard operating procedures, safe work practices and workplace health and safety requirements.
  • Participate in work related training including completion of on-line modules, staff meetings, workshops, mandatory competency assessments and ongoing learning activities as required.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Certificate III in Disability, Aged Care, Individual Support, Community Services or equivalent experience as a support worker.
  • Experience in cleaning services, aged care, or hospitality/accommodation services.
  • Effective interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills and experience in customer service.
  • Sound computer skills and ability to use smartphone technology and applications.
  • Ability to work independently, remotely and with minimal supervision.
  • Current Drivers Licence and ownership of a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive or third-party property vehicle insurance.
  • Current NDIS Worker Check
  • First Aid Certificate.