Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
We're Focused Healthcare, a Community Services provider in North Queensland, providing a range of community care and support services to people living with disabilities and those who are ageing. We work around the clock to ensure our clients receive the best possible care.
We have immediate start opportunities for individuals whose values, behaviors, and attitudes align with ours! Could this be you? Focused Health Care is looking for people in the Townsville area who share our vision and passion for caring for people in the community and supporting them to live their best lives. We live by our values of honesty, harmony, equality, and client-focus.
About the role - We have immediate start opportunities for experienced and highly motivated Casual Support Workers to assist people living with disabilities and those who are ageing across the Townsville area. You will be joining a great team providing support to individuals in their homes and communities to live a life of their choosing.
You will assist both men and women in maintaining their independence, homes, and accessing their communities. This will include support with:
Making and maintaining community connectionsManaging and maintaining health needsPersonal Care, including bathing, grooming, and toiletingScheduling and attending appointments and social eventsMeal planning and preparationTransportParticipation in recreational activitiesShoppingCleaning and other domestic dutiesLight gardening and minor yard maintenanceAbout you - To be successful in the role you will:
Be multi-skilled and passionate about supporting people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible.Thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.Be a team player who understands the importance of providing reliable, consistent, on-time, exceptional care and support to vulnerable individuals.Desire to work for an organization that values your opinion and ideas and provides opportunities for growth and recognition for exceptional work.Uphold the rights and choices of people living with disabilities and those who are ageing, delivering care and support in a compassionate, dignified, and respectful manner.Be willing to work weekends and outside of 'business hours' to ensure our clients receive the best possible care.Must haves - A relevant qualification (or studying towards) in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services, or equivalent.Minimum 1 year of experience in supporting people living with a disability or those who are ageing.A clean, reliable vehicle and a current Australian driver's licence.Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and maintain vaccination status as per Queensland Government Direction.To be a successful candidate, you must have and maintain the following:
Verification of work rights in Australia.NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.National Police Check.First Aid & CPR Certificates.Blue Card.Queensland Driver's License.If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply for this role via SEEK and upload a current cover letter and resume.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your Covid-19 vaccination status?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as a support worker?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?Make your resume shine with a FREE review from the SEEK team.
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