+60d ago

Support worker

Live Well Home & Community Services Willoughby NSW 2068

Permanent Part time
Similar jobs pay ~$61k - $73k

Key points we found

  • Provide companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
  • Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
  • Accompany clients to medical appointments and social outings.

  • Bring out the Potential in You!
    Enjoy a rewarding career with Live Well Home & Community.
    We are recruiting exceptional, experienced staff to join our team as support workers to ensure we are providing holistic care for our clients.

    Grow your Career @ Live Well Home & Community
    Live Well Home & Community will provide you with extensive training and support to prepare you for the important role in caring for our valuable clients. We invest in our people by providing quality education and training on an ongoing basis. We are committed to our team’s growth and offer many avenues for career progression.

    When you join Live Well Home & Community, you become part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team that is redefining the benchmarks of Aged Care in the industry.

    We understand that your life outside of work is important and that you need flexibility in your life too, so we aim to find the shifts that work for you to achieve a work life balance.

    Our journey of excellence has been, in no small measure, the result of having a passionate and skilled team to bring our vision and mission to life.

    Job Description:
    As a Community Care Worker for the Elderly, you will play a vital role in improving the quality of life for our elderly clients. Your responsibilities will include:
    Providing companionship and emotional support to elderly individuals.
    Assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
    Assisting with light housekeeping and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
    Accompanying clients to medical appointments and social outings.
    Keeping accurate records of care provided and any changes in the client's condition.

    Qualifications:
    To be successful in this role, candidates should have:
    Valid Police Check
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
    Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors.
    Reliable transportation to visit clients in their homes with comprehensive insurance.
    Ability to pass background checks and reference checks.

    Desirable:
    Have a relevant vocational qualification such as a Certificate III in Individual Support.

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Skills
ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ASSISTANCE
Background checks
CERTIFICATE III IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
COMPANIONSHIP
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
EMPATHY
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
PATIENCE
RECORD KEEPING
RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION

Licenses & certifications
Background check
Certificate III in individual support
Police check

More details
Expiring date
10 Apr 2026
Date posted
29 Nov 2024
Category
Healthcare & Medical
Occupation
Aged & Disability Care
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Part time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Live Well Home & Community Services

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