Aged Care & Home Care - Support Worker
Core
Provide practical, social, and personal support to older Australians in their homes to help them maintain independence and quality of life.
Role type
Home Care Support Worker
Builds
In-home care services for older adults
Domain
Aged care / Home care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, toileting), domestic support (cleaning, laundry, meal prep), community access support, companionship, observation and reporting, documentation
Preferred skills
Passion for supporting older people, reliability, compassion, respect, independence, teamwork, flexibility
Technologies
Smartphone for rostering and communication systems
Responsibilities
Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming and toileting; Assist with domestic support such as cleaning, laundry and meal preparation; Support community access including appointments, shopping and social outings; Deliver companionship and emotional support; Promote independence, choice and dignity; Observe and report changes in client wellbeing; Maintain accurate documentation and communication with the care team
Seniority
Entry-level / Casual