Support Worker - Cairns & Atherton Tablelands
Job No: JBC202508595
Employment Status: Casual
Location: Cairns, Atherton Tablelands & Surrounding Areas
Across Australia Just Better Care provides in‐home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently. We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our Cairns, Atherton Tablelands & surrounding area team. You can enjoy a flexible and balanced work life and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The role
This role involves travelling between customer's homes and assisting them with daily living and lifestyle requirements by providing person‐centred care and support.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming and medication assistance
- Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Social support/transportation: social activities, shopping/groceries, travelling to medical appointments
- Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Monitoring the well‐being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Participating in staff meetings and attending training as required
- Availability to work two overnight shifts per week if required
What you will need
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (Highly Desirable)
- Assist With Medications Certificate (HLTHPS006)
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Reliable, registered and comprehensive insured vehicle
- Smartphone with internet access
What we offer
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
- Ability to work independently and close to home
- Training & development opportunities (including free access to our online learning tools & programs)
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing support and advice from experienced, friendly, local office staff
Next steps
If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers and become part of our friendly, professional network please Apply today.
Support Worker employer: Just Better Care
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