Description:
If you thrive on making a positive impact in people's lives and align with our vision of an inclusive society, we offer comprehensive training, a nurturing environment, and valuable connections to empower you in seizing this opportunity to its fullest potential.
We are looking for Casual Direct Support Workers to work with our Aged Care Clients in Byron Bay, Lismore, Ballina and surrounding suburbs!
We are looking for passionate, flexible, adaptable and creative individuals to join our team with a range of shifts for clients in need of assistance.
As an Aged Care Direct Support Worker, you’ll be an integral part of the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. You will assist with:
- Providing support on matters of personal care, including showering, toileting, dressing and more
- Administering medications
- Some manual handling and general assistance with mobility
- Domestic duties including cleaning, laundry or meal preparation
- Community engagement, such as attending doctors' appointments, grocery shopping or other social or recreational activities of their choice.
This role is ideal for people who are:
- Great communicators, dedicated to providing the best service for every person
- Excellent listeners who can work autonomously, as well as under direction and within a team environment
- Calm and confident in all different environments and understand the importance of professional boundaries
- Dedicated to providing personal care with dignity and sensitivity to our clients
- Dedicated to the vision of an inclusive society and value client focus, respect, inclusion, integrity, excellence, and courage
As a team member, you will enjoy the benefits of:
- An hourly rate based on your industry-related experience and qualifications (SCHADS Award)
- Paid industry-leading training provided by health professionals to all employees before your first shift
- Additional penalty rates for night and weekend shifts (as per the SCHADS Award)
- Flexibility to support your lifestyle and commitments
- Support and continued professional development
Before you commence, you will need:
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Open Driver's License and Car with Comprehensive Car Insurance
- A Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- An NDIS Worker Screening Check (Working with Individuals with Disabilities, formerly the Police Check)
- Commitment to infection prevention and control measures including the use of PPE as directed
- A smartphone with an iOS 13.0 and up operating system or an Android 6.0 and up operating system
CPL are happy to assist in obtaining these necessary checks if you are successful.
The CPL Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter. For a confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team recruitment@cpl.org.au, quoting Ref No. 1073934. Do not apply via email this email.