Aged or Disabled Carer
- Provide person-centred personal care and daily living assistance to older people and people with disability.
- Support clients with household tasks, transport, appointments, social participation and individual goals in their homes and community.
- Maintain client records, follow care plans and safety requirements, and work respectfully with clients, families and service providers.
At Country Connect Foundation, we prioritise enhancing social and emotional wellbeing through culturally relevant activities. Whether it’s fishing, hunting for yams or oysters, gathering pandanus or bush medicine, or attending a ceremony - you choose the activity, and we’ll take care of the rest with our reliable vehicles, accommodation, support, and resources. Our purpose is to help you stay connected to your country, culture, and community.
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and dedicated Aged or Disabled Carer to join our team and provide high-quality care and support to older people and people living with disability.
The successful applicant will provide person-centred assistance based on each client's individual needs, preferences, goals and care plan. The role may involve providing support in clients' homes and within the community to promote independence, wellbeing, social participation and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
The Aged or Disabled Carer will be responsible for:
• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities in accordance with individual care plans.
• Assisting clients with dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, mobility and other personal-care needs.
• Supporting clients to maintain their independence and participate in everyday activities.
• Providing assistance with meal preparation and other household tasks as required.
• Assisting clients with shopping, appointments, transport and community activities.
• Providing social support and companionship to clients.
• Supporting clients to participate in recreational, social and community activities.
• Providing respite and support for clients and their carers where required.
• Assisting clients to develop and maintain daily living skills.
• Supporting clients to achieve their individual goals and maintain their preferred lifestyle.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in clients' physical, emotional or social wellbeing to the relevant supervisor or care coordinator.
• Maintaining accurate and timely client records, case notes and relevant documentation.
• Following individual care plans, organizational policies, procedures and relevant health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining client confidentiality, privacy, dignity and respect at all times.
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, carers, colleagues and other relevant service providers.
• Supporting culturally safe, inclusive and respectful service delivery.
• Undertaking other reasonable duties consistently with the position and level of responsibility.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
• A genuine commitment to supporting older people and people living with disability.
• Previous experience in aged care, disability support, community care or a similar role.
• Ability to provide person-centred care and support.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, patience, empathy and a respectful approach to clients.
The successful applicant will be required to hold, or be willing to obtain, the relevant qualifications and clearances required for the position.
Depending on the role and service area, requirements may include:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) or equivalent relevant qualifications.
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, where working in disability services.
Current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), where applicable.
Current National Criminal History Check.
Current First Aid and CPR certification where required.
Current driver's license, where required.
Any other clearances, vaccinations or mandatory training required by Anglicare NT.
Country Connect states that employees working in disability services require a NDIS Worker Screening Check, while employment generally requires a current Ochre Card and recent National Criminal History Certificate.
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