Aged and Disability Support Worker

An Aged and Disability Support Worker assists individuals with daily routines and personal needs to help them live safely and comfortably. The role includes providing hands-on support, helping clients move safely, preparing meals, maintaining the home, and offering companionship. Support workers also help clients attend appointments and community activities, monitor wellbeing, and ensure a secure and supportive environment while following care guidelines and safety standards.

Benefits

This role offers rewarding work in a supportive and inclusive environment, where staff are valued and encouraged to grow. In-house training and professional development opportunities are provided to support skill development and career progression. The position offers flexible work arrangements, job security, and may include visa sponsorship for eligible candidates, making it an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking long-term employment in the aged and disability care sector.

Task & responsibilities

• Assist clients with bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Help clients with mobility, including transferring from bed to chair and using mobility aids.
•  Support clients with eating and drinking as needed.
•  Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities and conversations.
•  Perform household chores such as cleaning, laundry, and dishwashing.
•  Helping clients in personal hygiene and dressing.
•  Helping clients with grocery shopping and other errands. Assist clients with transportation to medical appointments, social activities etc.
•  Accompany clients during daily activities to ensure they feel included and active.
•  Assist with mobility and safe movement to enhance physical well-being and independence.
•  Plan and prepare meals considering dietary needs to promote overall health.
•  Organize social activities to foster interaction and emotional well-being.
•  Perform housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment.
•  Assist with personal hygiene and dressing to ensure clients feel dignified.
•  Provide emotional support and companionship to foster trust and comfort.
•  Run errands and shop for clients to ensure they have necessary daily essentials.
•  Administer medications as prescribed to manage clients' health conditions.
•  Monitor and document client health to ensure appropriate care is provided.
•  Assist with physical therapy exercises to improve clients' strength and mobility.
•  Respond to emergencies and provide first aid to ensure client safety.
•  Coordinate medical appointments and transportation for necessary medical attention.
•  Maintain a safe living environment to ensure clients feel secure and at ease.

Qualification & experience

In order to be shortlisted for this position, the right candidate needs to have:

· A minimum of 1 years of relevant experience

· Certification or training in caregiving, first aid, and CPR.

· Clear criminal background check.

· Meeting physical fitness requirements for lifting and transferring clients.

· Dependability and punctuality.

· Effective communication skills with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.

· Cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds.

· Documentation skills for keeping client care records.

· Be able to handle pressure in a professional manner.

· Have positive past employment work references.