About the role

Wintringham’s Home Support team is seeking experienced and flexible Care and Support Workers to join our team. Reporting to the Support Services Coordinator responsibilities include:

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

What are we looking for?

• Completed or studying Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support.
• Current Level 2 First Aid certificate.
• Current driver’s licence and a reliable insured car to travel and transport clients as required.
• A kind, respectful and non-judgemental approach to supporting older people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to encourage clients.
• Able to work independently and in a team, with experience or knowledge in aged care, personal care, household tasks and aged homelessness.

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