Support Worker - Port Macquarie

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Harbour at Home in Port Macquarie seeks a qualified Support Worker to deliver compassionate aged care from Port Macquarie to Kew, with morning and evening shifts to help clients stay active in the community. The role includes personal care, social support, and transport to appointments, with autonomy or teamwork as needed. Benefits include a paid 2 hour staff meeting, annual CPR and manual handling training, and a supportive family business culture. To apply, highlight your Cert 3 Individual Support (or similar), current driver’s license and vehicle, a police check within the last 3 months, and aged care experience; show empathy, clear communication, and adaptability, and confirm availability for morning or evening shifts.

About Us

At Harbour at Home, we don’t see our roles as a job, but as a career that can bring a purpose in life through the work that we do.

We are a local family business, supporting residents of Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area for the past 30 years. We have proven ourselves to be not only one of the largest Home Care services in the region, but one of the largest employers in the local area. 

We pride ourselves on our organizational values which support our staff to be the best they can be. 

We are one of the only services in the area to facilitate a monthly, fully paid 2-hour staff meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity for connection, support, and training. 

We provide access to the mandatory competencies such as CPR training and manual handling training every year at no cost to the employee.

About The Role

We're looking for a qualified & experienced Support Worker to provide compassionate care to our aged care clients in and around Port Macquarie to Kew; the shifts will be morning & evening.

You will support our clients in a range of services to ensure they can continue to live the life they choose in their local community, including:

• Assist clients with personal care support
• Provide social support and community engagement
• Transport clients to shopping and medical appointments
• Work autonomously and within a team to meet client needs

About You

You have a caring nature and are a clear and empathetic communicator who is able to build rapport effectively. You can work both autonomously and in a team environment, are extremely organized and adaptable to change. You are looking for stable, flexible and fulfilling work.

If you have the following, we want to hear from you:

• Cert 3 Individual Support (or similar aged care qualification)
• Current drivers’ license and reliable, insured vehicle.
• National criminal history/police check (issued in the last 3 months)
• Aged care experience