Care & Support Worker - Hobart, Australia - Wintringham

Wintringham

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Hobart, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Community Care & Support Worker

Southern Tasmania Office (Bellerive)

Casual
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Competitive base rates: $ $34.

69 p/hr (dependant on qualifications) + super + 25% casual loading:

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We pay your hourly rate whilst you travel between clients:

Generous kilometre reimbursement in addition to hourly rate for work related travel:

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Access to Salary packaging benefits:

Casual role
flexible hours with morning and afternoon shifts available:

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Join a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation committed to social justice:

Wintringham will pay for & supply your training courses (First Aid, CPR, medication endorsement etc.)

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Servicing Hobart and surrounding suburbs

Office based in Bellerive (TAS)

About us
Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation.

We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services.

We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania.

The expansion of our services into Tasmania in 2021 has seen our Tasmanian team provide tenancy and housing support services to multiple sites across Hobart making a difference to the lives of many financially disadvantaged people.

Your new role

We are currently seeking a flexible and experienced Care & Support Worker to join our team on a Casual basis.

You will be working across our community care program-based Hobart and surrounding suburbs assisting our clients in their homes.

If you are seeking a flexible workplace that caters to your availability and gets you out of an office or facility, then look no further.

So - what is a day in the life of a Community Care & Support Worker?
No two days will be the same in this fast paced and dynamic role.

In your new role, some of the requirements will include:

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Community Support: escorting our clients on community outings e.g. shopping trips, excursions, lunches, appointments
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Transport: escorting our clients to medical and allied health appointments, hospital visits and respite care
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Domestic Support:cleaning, tidying, changing bedding to ensure a safe, clean and sanitized environment for our client
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Personal Care: showering, oral care and continence management
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Medication Assistance: Administering and monitoring medications, assisting with dressings and basic observations
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Food Preparation: preparing, cooking and serving of meals

What we will need from you:

Completed or about to complete studying Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support OR Currently enrolled in 2nd/3rd Year Nursing (EEN/RN)
Medication endorsement is favourable, but not essential
Prior experience in Aged or Community Care (preferred)
Geographical understanding and willingness to travel
A nonjudgmental approach with the ability to work with people from varying socioeconomic backgrounds

This sounds great How do I apply?
For more information about this exciting role, you can view copy of the Position Description here

Applications can be addressed to Richard Flanagan and submitted via our website. We require you also include a cover letter outlining your suitability to the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please upload your documents in PDF Format.
Applications close on
Wednesday 29th of May 2024 at 5pm.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.

Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia's First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.