Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE
Bissy Care is seeking Aged or Disabled Care Worker responsible for providing support and assistance to elderly or disabled individuals. Their primary aim is to enhance the quality of life of their clients by ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care: Assisting clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Medication Management: Administering prescribed medications and maintaining accurate health records.
- Mobility Assistance: Helping with movement and transportation, including the use of mobility aids.
- Meal Preparation and Feeding: Preparing nutritious meals and assisting clients with feeding if necessary.
- Household Management: Performing light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
- Emotional Support: Offering companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Health Monitoring: Observing and reporting any changes in clients' health and behaviour to healthcare professionals.
- Exercise Encouragement: Promoting physical activities and exercises suitable for the client's abilities.
- Coordination of Care: Working with other healthcare providers to ensure holistic and continuous care.
Essential Skills and Qualities:
- Compassion and Patience: Demonstrating empathy and understanding towards clients' needs and challenges.
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and assisting clients.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Addressing any issues or emergencies that may arise promptly and effectively.
- Reliability and Trustworthiness: Providing consistent and dependable care to clients.
Qualifications:
- A certificate or diploma in aged care, disability support, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in a similar role is advantageous.
- First aid and CPR certification may be required.
- A valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation may be necessary for certain positions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- Rotating roster
- Shift work
Supplementary Pay:
- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salisbury Heights, SA 5109: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- relevant: 3 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 27/04/2025
27 Mar 2025;
from:
uworkin.com