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Sanctuary Recruitment, Australia's leading aged care recruitment consultancy, are actively hiring support workers for home care support worker jobs across Sydney and New South Wales.

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Registered Nurse Aged Care - Casual

Coffs Harbour NSW

Registered Nurse

We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Mid North Coast and surrounding.

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Registered Nurse Aged Care - Casual

Coffs Harbour NSW

Registered Nurse

We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Mid North Coast, Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and surrounding.

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Registered Nurse Aged Care - Casual

Coffs Harbour NSW

Registered Nurse

We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Mid North Coast, Bellingen, Coffs Harbour and surrounding.

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Aged Care Agency Registered Nurse

City of Albury NSW

Registered Nurse

Aged Care Registered Nurses needed for casual work in the Lavington / Howlong area, NSW. Overtime paid. Annual salary review.

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Registered Nurse Berri South Australia

Registered Nurse

We are looking for Registered Nurses with Residential Aged Care experience in Berri.

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What does a support worker do?

A support worker working in home care is responsible for ensuring their clients are able to live full lives, independently within their homes. As a support worker, you are there to offer services in line with their Home Care Package, that may include:

  • Personal care including dressing and grooming
  • Assisting with meal times
  • General household tasks and maintenance such as cleaning and gardening
  • Transporting between appointments
  • Providing companionship and emotional support

Support worker jobs are integral to the physical and mental wellbeing of older persons, aiding them to reach their immediate and future goals.

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