Community Support Professional

Location: MASCOT, NSW

Salary: Award

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

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• Community Support Professional

• Accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
• assisting clients with their mobility
• preparing food for clients
• arranging social activities
• performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning
• assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
• providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
• may do shopping and run errands
• May provide sleepover support with the client, which can include either active or inactive overnight shifts, depending on the individual's needs.
• Providing companionship, friendship and emotional support.
• The Community Support Professional provides and delivers individual and personalised support and resources to customers, so that they may continue to live in their homes.
• The Community Support Professional’s responsibilities may include, working under the guidance and supervision of medical professionals, monitoring and communicating customer’s condition to the Coordinator and/or Package Manager, transportation, light domestic duties, personal hygiene, providing meals and other health and wellness related activities.
• The Community Support Professional will demonstrate a commitment to best practice, ensuring that all services are provided in a caring and respectful way in accordance with

Just Better Care’s policy and procedures. Essential Requirements: Essential

• Certificate III and/or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care, and/or Disability Care or relevant field.
• At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above.

In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance / Criminal Record Check
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
• Current

First Aid certificate/CPR

• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
• Smartphone with internet access
• Proof of

Working Rights in Australia (i.e. Birth Certificate/Citizenship Certificate/Passport/VISA)

• Ability to be reliably contacted via telephone and email
• Experience or willingness to assist with personal care and daily living tasks
• Reliable, punctual, and efficient in completing duties
• Respectful, client-focused attitude with a commitment to quality care
• Team-oriented with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn, develop skills, and participate in ongoing training
• Good written and spoken English skills for effective workplace communication

Desirable

• Current

Working with Children Check (where required in accordance with state based legislation) Why Join Just Better Care

• Be part of a close-knit, friendly, and supportive team
• Career development and ongoing training opportunities
• Strong internal support network – we care about your success
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program