At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities and the elderly to live independently and happily at home.
- Company: Focused Health Care, a community services provider in Brisbane.
- Benefits: Supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team that values compassion, equality, and client-focused care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a rewarding and dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification or studying in Disability, Aged Care, or Community Services.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
We're Focused Health Care, a Community Services provider based in Brisbane.
We provide a range of community care and support services to people living with disability and those needing aged care support at home.
Our mission is to help people stay independent, safe, and happy in their own homes for as long as possible.
We have immediate start opportunities for people whose values, behaviours, and attitude align with ours! Could this be you?
Focused Health Care is looking for compassionate individuals who share our vision and passion for caring for people in the community and supporting them to live their best lives.
We are proud to live by our values of honesty, harmony, equality, and client-focus.
About the Role
We have immediate start opportunities for experienced and highly motivated Casual Support Workers to assist people living with disability and older people across the Brisbane City, North, South and Moreton Bay regions.
You will be joining a great team, providing support to people in their homes and communities to live a life of their choosing, with dignity and independence.
You will assist both men and women with maintaining their independence, caring for their homes, and accessing their communities. Support will include:
- Making and maintaining community connections
- Managing and maintaining health needs
- Providing personal care, including bathing, grooming, and toileting
- Scheduling and attending appointments and social events
- Meal planning and preparation
- Transport and community access
- Participation in recreational activities
- Shopping and errands
- Light cleaning and domestic duties
- Light gardening and minor yard maintenance
About You
To be successful in the role you will
- Be multi-skilled and passionate about supporting people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
- Be a team player who understands the importance of providing reliable, consistent, exceptional care and support to vulnerable people
- Want to work for an organisation that values your opinion and ideas, and provides opportunities for you to grow and be rewarded for your contributions
- Uphold the rights and choices of people living with disability and people who are ageing, and deliver care and support in a compassionate, dignified, and respectful way
Why Join Us?
Focused Health Care is committed to becoming an employer of choice within the community services sector. We offer:
- A supportive, safe, and fair working environment based on our values of harmony and equality
- Full and comprehensive onboarding for every new employee and ongoing training throughout your employment
- Regular developmental supervision and support
- Must-Haves
- A relevant qualification (or currently studying) in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services, or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting people living with a disability and/or people who are ageing
- A clean, reliable vehicle and a current Australian driver's license
- Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and maintain vaccination status as per Queensland Government Directions
- Verification of work rights in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- National Police Check
- First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Working with Children Blue Card
- Queensland Driver's Licence
If you would like more information about the role, please contact our Administration Officer on 1300 201 ***.
Support Worker in Ipswich employer: Focused Health Care
Focused Health Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its clients and employees. With a strong commitment to person-centred care, our flexible home care environment fosters a supportive work culture where you can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of older people and those with disabilities. We offer ongoing training opportunities, a collaborative team atmosphere, and the chance to work in diverse community settings, ensuring that your contributions are valued and recognised.
