Sydney NSW

Casual/Vacation

Multiple Positions Available

FOCUS Connect focuses on you, so you can focus on what matters.

Want a job that offers flexibility and the opportunity to give back to the community? Look no further, this is the job for you. FOCUS Connect seeks individuals who are passionate about delivering client-focused services.

Here are the key benefits of joining our team:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexibility
• A supportive team dedicated to supporting not only clients but you
• Opportunities to enhance your skills

Summary:

We have exciting opportunities available for experienced and passionate Support Workers to become part of our rapidly growing Aged Care programs. Our Support Workers work on a rotating roster model to provide in-home personal care, domestic assistance along with recreational opportunities to our Aged Care clients.

About you:

Successful applicants will be responsible for providing assistance to clients of our Aged Care Services programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about delivering person-centred services, are flexible, caring and have good interpersonal skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional and physical support to individuals in need
• Assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Help individuals with meal preparation and feeding
• Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals
• Accompany individuals to appointments and activities
• Maintain accurate records of services provided
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and healthcare professionals
• Monitor and report any changes in an individual's condition
• Provide a safe and comfortable environment for individuals
• Group facilitating

About us:

Focus Connect (formally known as Macarthur Diversity Services Initiative) is a registered, not-for-profit charity that offers practical help and support services to the disadvantaged and marginalised. Focus Connect seeks to ensure that our organisation and our services are relevant and accessible. Based on an integrated service delivery system Focus Connect's programs are specifically tailored through five broad service areas: children, youth, family, aged and disability.

Everyone has their own story. We celebrate and value the different experiences, cultures and languages of each person in our community. Our strength comes from when we create meaningful connections, encourage engagement and support individuals to live their best lives so they can keep contributing to the community around us. At our core is a focus on getting people the support they need, when they need it. Our tailored services are for individual requirements, with a focus on supporting families, parents, youth, people living with a disability, the aged, and carers.

We focus on you, so you can focus on what matters.

All candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Current and valid Working With Children Check clearance (or willing to obtain)
• Current and valid full Driver’s Licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
• Current and valid First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Cleared National Criminal History check (or willing to obtain)
• OR current and cleared NDIS Worker Check
• Experience working within Aged Care or Disability Services
• Ability to work within a team and also autonomously
• Working rights in Australia
• Smartphone to access rostering application
• Compassionate and patient demeanour

Desirable Criteria:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support or equivalent.
• Demonstrated industry experience/personal experience and skills working with Senior Australians and/or individuals living with a disability.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Fluent in either of the following languages; Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic.
• MR licence and ability to drive a bus
• Live or happy to travel to Northern Sydney Suburbs, which include but are not limited to; Pennant Hills, North Epping, South Turramurra, West Pymble, Marsfield, Denistone, North Ryde, Ryde, Pymble, Turramurra, Warrawee

If you believe you meet the above criteria, we would like to hear from you! Just fill out the application form and a member of our team will be in touch.

For more information about this role and a copy of the Position Description please contact hr@focusconnect.org.au.