Aged Care and Disability Support Workers

Job No: 170762
Location: Kempsey NSW

  • Make a difference in the lives of residents and clients in a truly unique care setting
  • Join an organisation that prioritises staff development and continued growth
  • Earn between $23.16 - $30.36/hour + super + penalty rates and 25% loading for casual employees
  • Increase your take-home pay by up to $15,900 p.a. with our salary packaging opportunities
  • Work in the Macleay Valley, home to a mix of rural and coastal living with national parks, beautiful beaches and friendly wildlife all at your doorstep

About Us:

Booroongen Djugun specialises in providing Community Care and Residential Care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders in the Kempsey area, offering a space to access culturally-informed care. We’re also a Registered Training Organisation, offering vocational education and training to staff and community members looking to broaden their horizons and enter the workforce. The space itself was designed with the totems of fire, water, earth, and sun in mind, in order to support the strong ties to traditional life that many clients of Booroongen Djugun hold. 

We now have multiple rewarding opportunities available for Aged Care and Disability Support Workers to join our organisation and make a real difference in the Kempsey community.

The Benefits:

As our next Aged Care and Disability Support Worker, you will enjoy a competitive hourly rate ranging between $23.16 - $30.46/hour, depending on qualifications, skills, and experience. If you're looking to join the team on a casual basis, then you'll also receive additional casual loading, which will increase your hourly rate by 25%.

Additional benefits include:

  • Ongoing opportunities for training and skill development: you have the option of utilising our on-site RTO to upskill yourself by undergoing training in Individual Support or similar. We're also open to providing pathways in obtaining your RN qualifications!
  • Salary packaging options: increase your take-home pay by approximately $15,900 p.a. (pro-rata)
  • Penalty rates: maximise your earning potential with additional loading available for night shifts and weekend work 
  • Moving to the area? We understand that finding the perfect home can be challenging, so we’re happy to help by organising property inspections and meeting with property managers
  • Flexible working arrangements: these roles can be performed either on a full-time, part-time or casual basis

Your Next Opportunity:

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to work with a truly unique service provider organisation that is committed to providing high-quality care to its community members. As our next Aged Care and Disability Support Worker, you will be providing vital care services to clients and residents at our facility and in the community, as outlined in their individual plans. This may involve working alongside our team of dedicated Registered Nurses, assisting in personal care tasks, community participation and other activities as necessary to maintain wellbeing and independence. 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting with meal planning, recreational activities, and personal care tasks as needed
  • Escorting clients to appointments or for shopping and leisure activities 
  • Monitoring and reporting changes/concerns regarding client wellbeing and identifying opportunities for enhancing client independence and social involvement

Interested in seeing a Position Description? Email careers@boorongendjugun.com.au for more information. 

What We Need From You:

We have positions available for candidates with a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care or Individual Support, but if you have experience in the sector and don't possess either of these qualifications, we still want to hear from you!

You can join our team in a support role without these qualifications, if you like to engage with elderly people or individuals with disabilities and are willing to gain qualifications during your time with us.

To succeed in this role, you should possess highly developed communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to engage with a diverse range of community members. Your continued resilience and your empathetic demeanour will also see you in good stead to provide culturally-informed care and support to our clients and residents. 

You may also need to have current First Aid Certification, NDIS Worker Screening check, a Working with Children Check, up-to-date COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, and a valid driver's license.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with an organisation that prioritises your growth and development, we want to hear from you - Apply Now!

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