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Job description

Edmen Community Staffing Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of our community service partner, NNA Direct Support Service.

NNA Direct Support Service provides an easy way for people with a disability to access tailored support services in the comfort of their own home. As an NDIS registered provider, they offer quality services to NDIS participants and caregivers across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

We are looking for people who have a passion for helping others. We have multiple opportunities for Community Care Workers within the Ashburton area, and are looking for motivated and compassionate staff to join our team.

We have a variety of participants requiring assistance and your role will focus on supporting people to be the best they can be. 
 
Duties and responsibilities can include;

Transport and community access assistance to the supermarket, work or appointments

Domestic duties such as cleaning and laundry

Grocery shopping, meal planning and safe food preparation

Capacity building, empowering customers to develop life skills in cooking, shopping, budgeting, finding and keeping a job

Supporting customers with community engagement and activities for improved social skills, interactions and relationships

Assistance with personal care, grooming and hygiene; and general self-care

Manual Handing experience is required

Successful applicants will have (or be willing to obtain):

Minimum Cert III industry related qualification

Own insured vehicle

Willingness to transport participants in own vehicle (Km’s will be reimbursed)

Willingness to travel to support customers living up to 1 hr away

Current Driver's license

A current First Aid certificate

Current National Police Check

Current Working with Children's Check

A smart phone with internet access

Recent and contactable references

Availability for a range of shift times - mornings, afternoons/evenings, weekends

Candidates that have experience or qualifications in the Community Services sector (Disabilities, Aged Care or Nursing) will be highly regarded.

What makes you a great Community Care Worker?

You’re flexible and reliable, you show initiative and take pride in your work

You’re supportive, understanding and have a caring nature

You’re committed to the rights of people with a disability

You have good communication skills

You’re able to perform domestic duties efficiently

If this sounds like something you can see yourself doing, apply now!

Please be advised that these are casual positions and the minimum shift is two hours, however multiple shifts per day and ongoing shift opportunities may be available.
Please note that all applications are treated equally and shortlisted based on merit.