Caring Approach is a dynamic, vibrant, supportive and caring organisation. We provide tailored in home support and community care for the elderly, people with both physical and intellectual disabilities and people needing short term assistance after being discharged from hospital.

We are seeking caring and professional individuals to become part of the Caring Approach team to promote independence for people living at home. Caring Approach currently has regular and available shifts across Hornsby and Northern Sydney surrounds for skilled support workers.

General duties include:

Provide personal care and support to individuals in their own home, including assistance with showering and bathing.

Domestic tasks

Food preparation and service

Medication administration

Assistance with activities of daily living

Transport to and from medical appointments and social outings

Supporting people with complex needs

To be successful in this role you will need:

An understanding of delivering care in a person centred way.

Availability and to be reliable & punctual.

Ability to speak another language is highly desirable

Certificate 111 or above in disability, aged care, community care or willingness to obtain within 12 months of employment.

Experience working with people who require palliative care

Experience in manual handling

The ability to problem solve and keep strictly to the program and routine

Ability to engage positively with a variety of personality types

Ability to fulfill shift duties and have excellent time management skills

Ability to read and interpret service information

Have appropriate visa to work in Australia

Current Police check within the last 12 months or willingness to obtain prior to employment

Working with Children Check (WCCC)

NDISWC (NDIS worker check)

Completion of the NDIS Meal Time Management module

Smart phone with the ability to install apps

6 months minimum experience delivering personal care

Current first aid/CPR certificate

Drivers licence and own fully insured transport

Current knowledge of and including NSW Government vaccine requirements for essential workers.

Have an empathetic and understanding approach to providing care to people with complex needs including mental health

completion of the NDIS new worker module or willingness to complete as part of the organisations induction process.

Desirable:

Experience in working with people to increase their independence

Ability to speak a second language other than English

Certification and or experience in bowel care

Certification in PEG feeding or willing to obtain

Certification and or experience in medication administration

Experience in working with people that require manual handling

ability to implement positive behaviour support strategies and an awareness of person centred active support.

What we can offer you:

Flexible shifts

Extremely supportive management team

Rewarding role and competitive rates of pay

Regular work

Thorough induction and training program