Support Worker Jobs
Support Worker Jobs in Australia
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.
Register with our agency today to enjoy shift flexibility and variety, a choice of locations and market leading pay rates working in the home care industry as a support worker.
Featured Support Worker Jobs
Featured Jobs
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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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RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Armidale
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Registered Nurse
Regional and Remote Contracts available in South Australia for Experienced Travel Nurses.
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Registered Nurse
Join a passionate team of experienced and compassionate professionals working in metropolitan and regional sites.
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Sanctuary recruitment are looking for local casual staff for multiple facilities in the Port Macquarie region. Flexible shifts to suit your needs!
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RNs needed for casual work in residential aged care in Grafton and Maclean.
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Registered Nurse
Ready to Shake Up Your Nursing Career? Become a Travel Nurse!
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for short-term contract roles. Perfect for those looking for full-time or part-time shifts that suit you!
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Registered Nurse
We're seeking dedicated Registered Nurses for short-term contract roles. Perfect for those looking for full-time or part-time shifts that suit you!
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Registered Nurse
Sanctuary Recruitment are seeking local Registered Nurses in the Berri and Riverlands area. Delivering high-quality care in RAC Facilities locally.
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Personal Care Worker/Assistant in Nursing
Support aged care facilities in the Port Macquarie region, utilise your cert 3 in aged care with plenty of agency shifts.
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Registered Nurse
We are looking for Registered Nurses for aged care homes in Coffs Harbour Region. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle!
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Sanctuary Recruitment is partnered with Regional & Remote aged care homes across WA scheduling Registered Nurses on fixed-term contracts.
Learn moreWhat 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.
Interested in support worker jobs? Get in touch with our team today
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Our Support Worker Jobs in Australia
We are actively hiring for support worker jobs in the following locations in Sydney and across New South Wales:
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Aged Care
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All Aged Care
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Director of Nursing
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Registered Nurse
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Enrolled Nurse
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Regional Manager
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Care Manager
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Clinical Care Coordinator
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Nurse Practitioner
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Executive Leadership
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Quality & Clinical Governance
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Education & Compliance
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Lifestyle & Leisure / Recreational Activities Officer
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Personal Care Worker / Assistant in Nursing
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Hospital
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All Hospital
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Registered Nurse
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Personal Care Worker / Assistant in Nursing
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