Care Support Workers- Mount Isa

• Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference through your day-to-day work?
• Join the leaders in the provision of community-based aged and disability services.
• Full-Time position in Mount Isa
• Attractive hourly rates, plus super and 5 weeks annual leave!

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

NWRH is currently looking for Care Support Workers to join their team based in Mount Isa.

Working as part of a supportive, diverse and multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for supporting older people or people living with a disability in the community to meet their identified goals related to remaining independent in their home and connected with their community.

A typical day will include:

• Providing nutrition and hydration management, hygiene care, personal care and social activities for clients in accordance with their care plans;
• Assisting clients with domestic activities;
• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of clients, and consulting with them or their family about changes to their care plans;
• Reporting changes to client health conditions promptly to the Line Manager;
• Encouraging community care clients to achieve their optimum level of independence;
• Ensuring clients have access to social activities within the community;
• Assisting clients to remain socially engaged with their peers; and

 Helping those who may not otherwise receive localised care and support, you’ll get to see the real difference your work makes in their lives.

It’s challenging, but we make a difference.

If you have a solid sense of adventure, are up for a new challenge, and are genuinely interested in making a real difference, this could be the role for you!

Suitable candidates will ideally hold a Certificate III in Aged Care, Disability, Community Care, Individual Support or a willingness to obtain one! 

It is also a requirement that candidates currently hold, or are willing to obtain a:

• Senior First Aid Certificate;
• Working with Children (Blue) Card; 
• NDIS worker screening; and
• A current 'C' class Driver's License 

Your genuine desire to provide support to older people and people with a disability, will be pivotal to your success. You will be a positive, solutions-focused, flexible self-starter with the ability to operate comfortably in both a team and individual environment with people of multicultural backgrounds. 

Although not essential, previous experience in a similar role will be highly regarded, as will prior experience working in remote locations. Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite (or the ability to quickly learn), would also be advantageous.

We love our work – so will you!

Whether you’re looking for a change of scenery or new adventure, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution.

You’ll be joining a fantastic support network! From your colleagues in Mount Isa, to the wider NWRH team of allied health professionals who demonstrate a broad range of skills and specialisations - so you’ll be working with the best!

In return for your hard work and dedication, you'll receive an attractive hourly rate (commensurate with experience and qualifications) plus super.

Candidates applying for a full-time position will also receive a range of additional benefits including:

• Up to $15,900 salary sacrificing; and
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%

 For further questions please contact Megan Tracey on 07 4744 7600 or Meagan.Tracey@nwrh.com.au

Please Note:

• You will need a current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence;
• You will need to hold, or obtain, a blue card and NDIS worker screening;
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia; and
• Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply.