Casual Aged and Disability Support Worker 

Join our linen service team – volunteers needed!

About the role

CCA NSW is a busy, non-profit community organization, providing services to frail/aged and disability clients for over 60 years. We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Aged and Disability Support Worker to support our clients on a day-to-day basis primarily in the Ryde/ Eastwood/ Hunters Hill areas.

This role is offered on a casual basis. You will provide support to elderly people and people with disability to continue living in their own homes while maintaining their independence and connection to the community, or in our own supported independent living home.

What does your new role look like?

Providing support and tailored care services in a professional and respectful manner according to each client’s care plan on day to day basis, such as:

• Transporting and accompanying clients to appointments, leisure, and shopping trips.
• Supporting clients in social support groups and individual services.
• Meal preparation and serving.
• Domestic Assistance, such as light housekeeping, changing linen, laundry, and ironing.
• Supporting clients that are living or having respite in our SIL home.
• Building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with clients and their carers.
• Adherence to health and safety guidelines and policies to keep yourself and our customers safe.

About you

• Minimum 12 months experience working in aged care or an industry relevant qualification, e.g. Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support, Home and Community Care
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance – driving is part of the role
• Flexible availability to work during weekdays and weekends or sleepover shifts
• Able to obtain an NDIS worker check and police check
• Able and confident to assist clients with exercises, manual handling, and transferring
• Experienced in working with participants with behavioural challenges, non-verbal clients, familiar and confident in de-escalation of challenging behaviour
• Comfortable with personal care including bathing, changing pads, toileting assistance
• Open to long shifts – 7-10 hours and sleepover shifts

Benefits

• Career and professional development in a supportive environment – a career and not just a job
• Competitive remuneration package including an attractive salary, access to tax-effective salary packaging arrangements and kilometre allowance
• Forward rostering to help plan your time

How to apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please submit a current CV and cover letter (including responses to the questions below) to our Operations Manager, Adelaide Collisson using the subject line Aged and Disability Services Support Worker.

Applicant questions

• How many years’ experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?
• Do you have the right to work in Australia?
• Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
• Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
• Which first aid accreditation/s do you currently hold?
• Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?

Please note

• Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed as they are received.
• A mandatory police check will be conducted for the successful applicant.

We urgently need compassionate volunteers to assist with our linen service, providing essential support to aged people and people with disabilities in our community.

What you’ll do

• Visit 6–8 clients per shift to make their beds with fresh linen.
• Collect used linen for laundering.
• Work in pairs: 1 driver and 1 helper per run.
• Weekly shifts on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

How to apply

Please contact CCA NSW to learn more or to apply:

• Phone: (02) 9858 3222
• Email: administration@ccas.org.au

By volunteering with CCA NSW, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that has been supporting the community for nearly 60 years. Your time and effort will help clients maintain their independence and dignity in their own homes. Learn more about volunteering with us.