Support Worker - Wonthaggi, Australia - Simply Helping Gippsland South and West

Simply Helping Gippsland South and West

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Wonthaggi, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Join a "for purpose" disability & aged care company in a growing industry

Multiple opportunities with flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Ongoing career development and training opportunities

Who we are

Our simple mission is to provide skilled and trusted in-home care and support services that add value, meaning and dignity to the lives of others.

We enable our people to provide the best possible care to our clients by continuously investing in their learning, development and wellbeing.

Our culture

We are committed to developing a culture that lives by the Simply Helping Gippsland South and West values;
compassion,
communication,
reliability and
trust.

Simply Helping Gippsland South and West is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome all staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

From the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people's lives.

Monthly recognition and reward for 'Employee of the Month'
Ongoing training and development
Career development opportunities

How you'll make an impact

As a Support Worker with Simply Helping Gippsland South and West, you will join a team of other carers, responsible for caring and supporting older people, people with disabilities in the home, residential establishments, clinics and hospitals.

You will also provide companionship and emotional support, and when possible, promote independence and community participation.

A day in the life as a Support Worker with Simply Helping Gippsland South and West may see you support our clients with;

Inhome support with health issues and daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating, transport and budgeting
Assist clients during domestic activities such as eating meals and showering
Provide companionship and support during daily activities
Cook and serve meals, clean premises, wash, iron and perform other household tasks
Assist people with selfmedication

What we're looking for
As a patient, flexible and understanding individual with a supportive and caring nature, ideally with experience within the aged, disability or health care sectors, you'll have;

Experience supporting people with disabilities.
Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
Good communication skills
Able to accept responsibility
Able to work as part of a team, cope with the physical demands of the job, and perform domestic duties efficiently

Desirable, however not essential;

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
Valid driver's licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

To APPLY
**We are deeply committed to keeping our clients safe and so we require all Simply Helping Gippsland South and West people to hold Proof of working rights in Australia, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance issued in the State of Victoria, Employee Working with Children Check card issued in the State of Victoria, and Full COVID vaccinations.