Support Worker - Dementia Respite

Mounties Care · Whale Beach NSW 2107 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 18d ago

Support Worker - Dementia Respite

Mounties Care
Whale Beach NSW 2107

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Casual/Holiday

~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide respite support for a client living with dementia.
  • Assist with personal care and household duties.
  • Encourage independence while ensuring client safety.

Whale Beach, NSW

ABOUT US

Mounties Care, powered by Mounties Group, provides in-home care that supports people to live independently with dignity. We’re seeking compassionate, reliable Support Workers to join our team across Sydney, including but not limited to the following areas:

  • Inner West
  • Ryde and Surrounds
  • St George Area
  • Northern Beaches
  • South-Western Sydney
  • North Shore

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mounties Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Casual Support Worker to provide respite support for a client living in Whale Beach, NSW!

This is a casual position offering two weekday shifts per week, working 9:00am to 4:00pm. You will be supporting a client living with dementia, so previous dementia care experience is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for regular casual work while making a genuine difference in the life of an older person.

  • Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 
  • Providing companionship and meaningful social engagement
  • Supporting a client living with dementia using a calm, person-centred approach
  • Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing and grooming as required
  • Preparing meals and assisting with light household duties
  • Supporting community outings, walks and appointments
  • Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting any changes
  • Encouraging independence while ensuring the client's safety and comfort

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have: 

  • Demonstrated experience supporting people living with dementia (essential)
  • Experience in aged care, home care or disability support
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or equivalent) – desirable
  • A caring, patient and reliable nature
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current driver's licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive insurance
  • Current COVID-19 vaccinations (minimum two doses)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Regular casual shifts – 2 weekdays per week, 9:00am–4:00pm
  • Consistent work with the same client
  • Supportive and friendly management team
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Competitive hourly rates and excellent working conditions
  • Rewarding work where you can make a real difference every day

If you have experience supporting people living with dementia and are looking for a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join the Mounties Care team.

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Skills

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Community outingsCompanionshipComprehensive insuranceCovid-19 vaccinationsDementia careDrivers licenceEncouraging independenceFirst aid & cprInterpersonal skillsLight household dutiesMeal preparationMonitoring wellbeingNdis worker screening checkPerson-centred approachPersonal carePolice checkReliable vehicleSocial engagement

Perks & benefits

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Consistent work with the same clientOngoing training and professional developmentSupportive and friendly management team

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