Advertisement - Community Support Professional

Location: Mascot 2020
Salary: $77,000 till $80,000 per annum (excluding superannuation)
Job Type: Full-time

Just Better Care Eastern Suburbs is looking for passionate Community Support Professionals to join our caring and dynamic team.

We provide in-home disability and aged care services, supporting people to live independently and with dignity. We believe that people of all ages and abilities deserve access to the support and resources they need to live where and how they choose.

Our office services four key areas in the Sydney Metro region: Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Sutherland, and St George.

About the Role

This role involves working directly with customers, supporting them in various aspects of daily living while respecting their independence, dignity, and safety. You will be providing assistance to customers with physical, mental, emotional, and social disabilities in their homes and communities.

Main Duties:

Accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities

assisting clients with their mobility

preparing food for clients

arranging social activities

performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning

assisting in personal hygiene and dressing

providing companionship, friendship and emotional support

may do shopping and run errands

May provide sleepover support with the client, which can include either active or inactive overnight shifts, depending on the individual's needs.

Providing companionship, friendship and emotional support.

The Community Support Professional provides and delivers individual and personalised support and resources to customers, so that they may continue to live in their homes.

The Community Support Professional’s responsibilities may include, working under the guidance and supervision of medical professionals, monitoring and communicating customer’s condition to the Coordinator and/or Package Manager, transportation, light domestic duties, personal hygiene, providing meals and other health and wellness related activities.

The Community Support Professional will demonstrate a commitment to best practice, ensuring that all services are provided in a caring and respectful way in accordance with Just Better Care’s policy and procedures.

Essential Requirements:

Essential

Certificate III and/or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care, and/or Disability Care or relevant field.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance / Criminal Record Check

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination

Current First Aid certificate/CPR

Current Australian Drivers Licence

Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle

Smartphone with internet access

Proof of Working Rights in Australia (i.e. Birth Certificate/Citizenship Certificate/Passport/VISA)

Ability to be reliably contacted via telephone and email

Experience or willingness to assist with personal care and daily living tasks

Reliable, punctual, and efficient in completing duties

Respectful, client-focused attitude with a commitment to quality care

Team-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn, develop skills, and participate in ongoing training

Good written and spoken English skills for effective workplace communication

Desirable

Current Working with Children Check (where required in accordance with state based legislation)

Why Join Just Better Care

Be part of a close-knit, friendly, and supportive team

Career development and ongoing training opportunities

Strong internal support network – we care about your success

Competitive salary and benefits

Access to our Employee Assistance Program