Care Support Worker - Hills Area Sydney - NSW

CARE SUPPORT WORKER, HILLS AREA, SYDNEY

We have an urgent requirement for an experienced Care Support Worker in the Hills area with the key skills below:

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE OF PROVIDING HIGH NEEDS SUPPORT ASSISTANCE AND PERSONAL CARE

Service includes personal care, hoist operation and general domestic duties.

- CURRENT DRIVER\'S LICENCE AND CAR ESSENTIAL
- YOU WILL IDEALLY LIVE WITHIN 15 - 30 MINS OF DURAL AND BE WILLING TO TRAVEL

This position will be working within the recipient's home for 2/3 different short shifts per day, Mon - Fri for possibly an ongoing basis.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide personal care, domestic support or respite care to the person.
- Ensure that quality service is being delivered to people being supported.
- Support the person in the individual planning process to identify goals and objectives that meet their individual needs and choices.
- Ensure that the rights, interests and needs of the person are addressed effectively.
- Ensure that the person is respected and service/support provided is culturally sensitive
- Ensure that all ADS Care Policies and Procedures are complied with.
- Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are adhered to.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

- Experience in providing care to people with physical needs.
- Experience working with people with challenging behaviours and/or high needs.
- Understanding and experience of working with people with a disability and the Elderly
- Functional level of English literacy and competency in documentation.
- Cert. III in Disability Services or Aged Care Services (or equivalent) or willingness to study.
- Current Driver's Licence and car Essential
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one

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