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Provide support to individuals and families by carrying a range of household and personal care tasks.
Support Workers are vital carers for vulnerable individuals and their families. Support Workers provide practical support, such as helping with household tasks, filling out paperwork, administering medication and personal care. They also often provide emotional support, too.
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Latest reviews from 145 Support Workers surveyed on SEEK. Support Worker is a job where you need a passion for caring. Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing Medium (20-199 employees) Being a support worker especially in the community, is extremely rewarding and meaningful. Most of the people who I care for now are elderly. These people want to stay in their homes for as is long as... There are many many challenges in this role. One of them unfortunately be that of their families. Sometimes when the family isn't supportive or helpful they can become a hindrance rather than a help. ... Disability support worker can be a great career if there was more opportunity to further your development Certificate IV in Community Services Disability support worker Supporting clients/ customers to live the way they want, and helping them making good decisions. Advocating for them when things go wrong or needs to be done for them to have basic human rights. Usually management not recognizing staffs achievement with positive outcomes. Can be challenging if you don't have knowledge in AOD issues and cognitive behaviors. Want to share insights on your current role? Leave a role review for your chance to win a $300 GiftPay card – it only takes a few minutes.
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