Care Attendant

About the role

HenderCare is seeking dedicated Support Workers to join our team in the southern suburbs and provide essential support to our diverse client base, including service recipients in Aged Care and Disability. Assist our clients in maintaining their independence within the comfort of their own homes.

As a casual Support Worker, you'll cater to diverse clients, addressing their unique needs and fostering a strong sense of community. Embrace flexibility with predominantly 2-hour shifts (ranging 2-4 hours). Ideal candidates excel in handling multiple shorter shifts, ensuring consistent opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives we support.

Duties include:

• Personal hygiene support such as showering, grooming, dressing, bowel care, etc.
• Daily living tasks such as meal preparation, assistance with feeding, light domestic duties, etc.
• Support mobility and person transfers 
• Assist or administer medication
• Facilitate community outings (taking client to appointments, shops, etc.)
• Promote and encourage independence
• Support and manage challenging behaviours 
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Engage in ongoing training essential to your role 

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for someone with a caring nature and attributes such as encouragement, attentiveness, adaptability, excellent communication, and strong time management skills. Approaching people empathetically, you will be someone who is understanding and patient towards the needs of others, and passionate about making a difference in people’s lives. 

You will have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (or equivalent/higher)
• National Police Clearance (or willing to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Check (or willing to obtain) 
• Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain) 
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and Manual Handling
• Driver's license and access to your own vehicle

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply today!

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