Community Support Worker

RSL LifeCare

Hunter Region, NSW, Australia
Base: $36.49 ph; travel: pyid per km for client vi...
Personal care assistance including showering and dressing
Respite care provision for family carers
Community connection and activity support
The role involves providing essential personal care and respite support to veterans and seniors within their own homes

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing essential personal care and respite support to veterans and seniors within their own homes.
  • Employees can increase their take-home pay through salary packaging benefits offering up to $15,900 tax-free annually.
  • The position requires a Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, or Community Services along with a valid driver's license.

Matching Summary

The role involves providing essential personal care and respite support to veterans and seniors within their own homes.

Salary

Base: $36.49 per hour; Travel: Paid per km for client visits; Benefits: Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free; Retail discounts; 17.5% leave loading

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal care assistance including showering and dressing
  • Respite care provision for family carers
  • Community connection and activity support
  • Strict adherence to individualized care plans
  • Collaborative team-based service delivery

Nice-to-have

  • Genuine passion for helping others
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Caring and empathetic nature
  • Reliable transportation access

Key Requirements

  • Certificate in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability, or Community Services
  • Valid Australian driver's licence and reliable insured car
  • Australian working rights
  • Police Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • First Aid and CPR certificate

Work Rights

Must have Australian working rights

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