Burnie Brae currently have vacancies for casual and permanent, part-time Support Workers.

What can you expect in a typical day working as a Support Worker?

As a Support Worker, you will provide high quality customer-directed care to our clients, using a wellness & reablement approach. You will provide care that supports people to live their best life and maintain their independence in their own homes. Among the variety of services you will deliver, your working day may include supporting customer health & hygiene needs, performing in-home domestic assistance tasks such as general cleaning, providing medication assistance and facilitating community access, and conducting home safety checks when required.

Who are you?

• You have experience and passion in providing personal care for elderly people and to care for those living with dementia
• You have a genuine interest in community services and people’s social & health needs
• You provide exceptional customer service skills & have the ability to work autonomously and as a supportive team player
• You can demonstrate effective problem solving skills

What do you need to become a Support Worker?

• Minimum Cert III in Individual Support or Aged Care or equivalent (advantageous)
• Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
• Access to a car and current drivers’ licence.
• Administration skills with attention to detail and accurate data and record keeping
• You will be required to hold a National Police Check, or the ability to obtain this.

We will supply you with uniforms, a mobile phone, all required PPE and a company vehicle when you are transporting clients. So all you need to bring is yourself (the above requirements, of course) and your passion!

About us:

A not-for-profit organisation, Burnie Brae offers a suite of community services including Transport, Homecare, Home Maintenance, Day Respite, Member activities and more. We are passionate about delivering excellent customer care and support services and this could be your opportunity to join us in achieving our Vision of "a socially connected and healthy community”. Our employees are the key in making our vision a reality!

What do we offer you?

We appreciate our employees and their dedication, so we offer benefits including:

• Staff discount at our onsite Café and hair salon
• Free membership to our onsite gym
• Salary packaging options
• Staff discount to onsite massage services
• Free membership to the Burnie Brae Member Centre including the staff loyalty program
• Opportunities for growth and progression as we advertise all vacant positions internally
• We work with you to ensure your working hours also fit with your lifestyle

Our Vision

A socially connected and healthy community

Our Mission

To build strong community connections by providing quality health, lifestyle, and wellness services

Our Values

Compassion - Customer Focus - Quality - Integrity