Description:
Do you want to work for your community and help assist our elderly to live their fullest life at home? We are looking for dedicated, trustworthy and passionate people to work in an enriching and meaningful job, caring for our elderly like family.
About us:
Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the people and communities of Queensland since 1935. We provide quality, contemporary care and support for people of all backgrounds, at more than 20 locations throughout Queensland.
Our dedicated workforce of nearly 2000 makes a difference to the lives of many people every day. They bring our vision to life – helping those we serve to pursue the lives they hope for and enabling the communities we are part of to thrive.
As a member of the Lutheran Services team, you will enjoy a great work-life balance, generous benefits, flexible arrangements and ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression.
About the role:
As a Support Worker – Home Care you will be assisting the elderly in our community to maintain their independence and live their fullest lives at home by assisting with dressing or showering, transfers to shopping or doctors appointments, cooking and light domestic tasks. Your daily work tasks would be what you would do to care for your own family and the bonus of getting paid to do it. We are wanting vibrant people to come and help our clients live rewarding and enriching lives.
As our ideal candidate, you will:
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Be confident and outgoing
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Have great communication skills
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Be patient and have a sense of humour
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Have empathy and compassion.
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Have prior experience working as a support worker or the drive to learn.
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Hold a current Workers Yellow card or obtain one.
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Have a Certificate III in Individual Support or be enrolled in a current course.
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Have an unrestricted Qld driver’s licence and a well maintained, comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
We have permanent part time, and casual positions available.
What we can offer you:
A flexible and professional work environment in an organisation that genuinely cares. We are all passionate people that want the best for our clients, it’s why we work in the aged care industry.
You will receive:
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Learning and development opportunities
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Access to salary packaging to increase your take home pay
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Good work life balance – flexible work hours
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Access to discounts, such as health insurance, holiday and travel, gym membership, IT and home appliances
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Membership to our dedicated Employee Assistance Program.
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Work phone included
How to apply:
Please complete the application form and the questions below and attach your resume.
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