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Home Support Assistant - Toowoomba

Alzheimer’s Queensland
  • Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
  • Rewarding role in the Community
  • Traveling role within Toowoomba District

Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is a leading provider of Community Care Services in Southeast Queensland. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored care to enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families. Our ultimate goal is to support clients to remain at home and engaged in their local community.

The Role

This is a casual position suited to applicants seeking work-life balance with a genuine desire to assist clients fulfil their needs and goals.

You must have a willingness to support client services across our 7-day roster with shift flexibility between 6:00 am to 7:00 pm as well as last-minute care requests and be available for emergency situations.

Based within the Toowoomba region, you must have confidence and ability to work autonomously and travel to client's homes in and around their local community. You may also have shifts in our Toowoomba respite centre.

About You:

  • At least 2 years' experience with client personal and domestic care, continence management, challenging behaviours, manual handling, and social support in aged/disability or community care
  • Exceptional verbal & written communication skills to facilitate & support client engagement & independence
  • High level of time management
  • Enthusiastic & passionate about providing a caring quality service for the elderly
  • Well presented with a positive attitude
  • Model team qualities such as respect, helpfulness, cooperation & support
  • Sound knowledge of people with dementia
  • Ability to provide progress reports

Qualifications:

  • Relevant Cert III minimum qualification in Aged/Disability or Community Care
  • Current Yellow Card (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current clear National Police Check
  • First Aid & CPR Certificate (willingness to obtain)
  • Opens Drivers Licence & own Car
  • Comprehensive Car Insurance
  • SmartPhone

Culture & Benefits:

  • The opportunity to work within a supportive team of passionate & dedicated professionals
  • Competitive remuneration package on offer including access to salary sacrifice for the Not-For-Profit sector
  • Ongoing training & professional development opportunities

For more information about ​​​Alzheimer's Queensland please visit www.alzheimersonline.org.

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