Community Support Worker

Community Worker - St George, Sutherland Shire and Inner West Area

Are you a passionate and skilled person wanting to make a difference?

Quality Health Care (QHC) is a specialist accommodation, disability, and community care provider with over 20 years’ experience working with people to achieve their goals. We have a team of over 300 staff and our services include specialised accommodation, Supported Independent Living (SIL), Home & Community Care, Nursing Services, Support Coordination and Behaviour Support.

Quality Health Care (QHC) are looking for Community Support Workers.

We are committed to providing our clients with the highest standard of support in order for them to live " a life worth living ".

At QHC you are our most important resource. We believe that you are unique, valuable and vital to the lives of our clients.

What we can offer you

• Bright, bubbly team culture
• Flexible shifts, offering a variety of working options to suit your needs/circumstances
• Ongoing training and development

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and skilled Community Support Workers to join our experienced and highly skilled team in and around Sydney Metropolitan.

The successful applicant will be positive, reliable and resilient and will be experienced in supporting clients with a complex profile. You will be part of a team that is responsible for providing high quality support that builds capacity and encourages clients to increase their skills and independence.

Your Role

• Use initiative to enhance someone's quality of life
• Provide support that is person centred and enables each client to express choice and control in the types of support and activities offered
• Duties could include: medication support, personal care, domestic assistance, manual handling, meal preparation, following support plans, challenging behaviour and complex physical needs.
• Be sensitive and understanding to the specific needs of each client paying attention to the cultural needs and preferences of each client

Essential Criteria

• Driver's License and Own Reliable Car is a must
• Collaborating in a team setting
• Understanding the issues faced by people who are ageing and/or have a disability
• Demonstrated experience in building rapport and trust with people
• At least 6 months experience working with people with complex needs
• Ability to work on a rotating roster
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Quality Health Care are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks conducted for all positions._

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Salary : From $32.21 per hour

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own car?

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (required)

Work Location: In person