Support Worker - Cairns & Atherton Tablelands

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.