2022 Home Care Support Worker - TAFE Students preferred null

Duties and responsibilities:

• Personal care and support
• Domestic assistance in the client's household
• Social support and client's transportation
• Supporting clients with challenging needs
• Monitoring and reporting client's progress and health status
• Attending training and meetings as required

Knowledge / Experience / Attributes:

The successful candidates should possess but are not limited to the following:
Essential:

• Motivation and commitment to caring for the elderly and/or people with disability who may have challenging behaviour
• Certificate III in Aged Care / Certificate IV in Home and Community Care or equivalent
• Evidence of good communication skills, including basic skills in written and spoken English
• Basic computer knowledge or skills
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Current driver's license, good driving record
• A reliable car with comprehensive car insurance
• Smart Phone with internet access
• National Police Clearance
• Australian Citizenship / Permanent Residency / Working Visa

Desirable:

• Previous experience caring for the elderly or people with disability
• Experience in dementia care
• Fluent in written and spoken English or other languages if necessary
• Qualifications &/or experience working with culturally and Linguistically Diverse populations.