The Aged Care Sector is looking for candidates who truly want to make a difference in someone's life.

Aged Care Support Worker

The Aged Care Sector is looking for candidates who truly want to make a difference in someone’s life whilst commencing or further developing their own career.

Would you describe yourself as caring, reliable, have integrity and are compassionate? Do you have the desire and passion to assist others to live a quality filled life? Do you believe it is every person’s right to have their dignity and privacy maintained? Do you pride yourself on your commitment to enhancing others’ lives?

Is this you? If the answer is yes then the Aged Care Sector is looking for you!

What an Aged Care Support Worker does

Assist in the day to day care of the people you support such as, meal preparation, cleaning, personal care, other domestic duties within the home
Personal care, toileting, showering, daily grooming tasks
Assist in the administration of medication

Desired skills

Active role model who has the ability to put the needs of others first.
You listen
Ability to advocate and promote the persons rights and their self-determination
Available to work across a 7 day roster inclusive of varied day and night shifts
Have great time management
Build rapports with stakeholders
Motivate others
Caring and committed
Reliable
Understanding of best practices within the Aged Care Sector
Work in a team and collaboratively with others
Solutions focussed and forward thinking
Understanding of risk mitigation and the safety of yourself and others
Knowledge of mental health
Knowledge of dementia care

Essential Skills

Qualification – Possess or are currently working towards a certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
Professional and holistic approach to Aged Care
First Aid Certificate
Computer Literacy – Ability to use Client Management Systems and MS word and emails
National Police Check
Applicable State checks to work with vulnerable people if required
Understanding of the following:
Knowledge of the legislation & regulations that underpin the Aged Care Sector
Well-developed interpersonal, written communications literacy
Drivers Licence
Comprehensively insured roadworthy vehicle (home visits)

Video Interview (Mandatory) - Questions

*Please allow no longer than 1-2 minutes per answer.

**After applying please send your video interview to hello@carevolution.com.au, we will use this for the candidate presentation which potential employers will view.

Why do you want to work in the Disability, Child & Family or Aged Care industry and what would you bring to the role?

2. What is your understanding of quality and safeguarding?

3. Can you share with us a challenging situation you have had and how you handled it?

4. How do you maintain ‘professional boundaries’?

5. Do you have any injuries that would prevent you from undertaking the tasks associated with a care worker position?

About Sector

Aged Care Support roles are often initially on a casual basis and progress to part or full time as you continue with the organisation. Hours usually are determined on the client base and if you are adapting easily to the working environment and tasks required. Carevolution will support you through training and mentoring opportunities to develop your skills further.

Aged Care Support Worker - Expression of Interest (Wagga Wagga)

Carevolution Tatton NSW 2650

Carevolution

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