Support Worker

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Support Worker. Terms and conditions vacancy

 
About us

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Our services are in the areas of aged care and disability, community services, and chaplaincy and we get involved in social justice and advocacy issues that impact the people we serve.  We commit to respecting children and take action to keep them safe.

As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of lifestyle choices, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity.

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate.


 
About the opportunity


Exciting opportunities exist for Permanent Part-time Support Workers located throughout the Sydney South region.

Reporting directly to the Team Leader for that region, you will be responsible for providing person centred Aged Care and services to senior clients across Sydney South areas, including Rockdale, Hurtsville, Peakhurst and Oatley. 
 


Key responsibilities may include:

• Undertaking of domestic work, including but not limited to cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, washing and ironing, transportation, shopping, preparation and cooking of meals
• Supervise or assist with daily hygiene such as showering or bathing
• Assistance with toileting
• Provide assistance and support to the client with medication management
• Mobility support to the client such as assistance with sitting, standing, getting in or out of bed or a vehicle with the use of mechanical aids

Qualifications

• A completed Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification (i.e. Individual Support or Disability)
• Completed CHCCS303A Module Provide Physical assistance with medication
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current Australian driver’s licence and access to your own comprehensive insured vehicle 
• CHCAC319A Provide support to people living with dementia (desirable)

Skills and Experience

You will be available for shifts that start and finish between 7am – 10pm Monday to Friday. Some weekend work may be required.

Key to the success in this role is the demonstrated ability in the below skills and experience;

• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• Awareness of Work, Health and Safety (WHS) and risk management practices
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Good time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Previous experience within an Aged Care or Community Care environment (desirable)
• Experience using client/data management systems (desirable)

Benefits & culture

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer. Uniting supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

• Salary Packaging Benefits
• Paid time and per kilometre travel entitlement
• Mobile phone
• Uniform
• Ongoing training & development
• Career development opportunities
  

Click on the link below to apply. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Amanda Kavanagh on 02 9376 0494 for a confidential discussion.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which includes a National Police Check and Reference Checks.