Support Worker - Disability and Aged Care - Townsville
Core
Provide in-home aged care and disability support services to help individuals live independently.
Role type
Support Worker (Disability and Aged Care)
Builds
In-home care services for diverse customers
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care, domestic assistance, social support, transportation, equipment operation, complex needs support, well-being monitoring
Preferred skills
Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services
Technologies
Standing frames, wheelchairs, hoists, sliding sheets, moving boards, hearing aids
Responsibilities
Assist with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming, medication), perform light household tasks (cleaning, laundry, meal prep), facilitate social activities and transport to appointments, support use of mobility aids and equipment, monitor customer well-being and report progress, attend staff meetings and training, provide overnight support 1-2 times weekly
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC