Support Worker – Home Care

YellowBridge QLD Ltd.

Do you want to be part of a values driven organisation that is committed to finding bright possibilities and helping lives shine?

The company:

YellowBridge is one of Toowoomba's leading not for profit companies, delivering a suite of home and community care services, youth services, community housing services and disability support services

Our Vision is connecting lives and finding bright possibilities and Our Mission is working together to help lives shine.

The team:

In our Home Services Team, YellowBridge QLD provides support to a wide range of people in the Toowoomba area, and we are looking for people who have something to bring to our team as Support Worker within our Home Care Program.

The role and you:

In this position you will be required to deliver high standards of support to aged clients in all areas of their lives. This means supporting people at home and in the community to enable them to remain in their own home and to live rich and fulfilling lives. The people we support have a wide range of goals and dreams, and we are looking for inspired people who can support them to remain as independent as they can, while living in their own home.

You must be able to work independently and creatively, while understanding the requirements of each person's care. You must be willing to adapt to new situations quickly and be available for flexible service delivery. You will be required to deliver high quality WH&S standards, participate in professional development and professional representation of YellowBridge QLD in the community.

Position Requirements:

• High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a multifunctional team and interact with a broad cross-section of people
• Experience with maintaining records of service delivery, or ability to acquire the knowledge
• Experience in the delivery of aged care services (or similar) would be considered favourably
• Minimum of Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) or equivalent; preferably a minimum of 12 months experience dealing with clients with high needs.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow a client’s Plan and goals developed by their Care Manager
• All applicants are required to have Yellow and Blue cards.
• Any further skills or training you hold in the aged care sector would be advantageous.

What YellowBridge Offers:

• Work/life balance supported with an active wellness program
• Generous professional development opportunities for skills and career development
• A professional, well-resourced workplace
• A workplace driven by values
• A diverse team of like-minded people who make a difference

We are looking for people who would like either permanent part time work, or casual work. The casual position will be stand in position to cover personal and holiday leave.

If you're someone who wants to make a real difference in the lives of others, then this may be the position for you.

Your cover letter should include details of what you will bring to the role. Detail any experience you have that is relevant to the role, aged care specific or not. If you require any further information please contact one of our Care Managers - Home Services on 1300 882 764

We will be conducting ongoing interviews as we continue to increase our client numbers requiring care.