Are you passionate about delivering person-centered care? We are seeking a Community Support Worker to join our Home and Community Care team in the Katanning area of Western Australia on a casual basis.
Our Home and Community Care team provides community-based care programs that assist our aged customers to continue to live independently in their own homes. We are renowned for our commitment to the delivery of person-centered care and best practice in relation to the provision of quality care.
The successful candidate will provide personal care to our community clients, including showering, dressing, continence care. They will also assist customers with administration of correct medication, domestic duties, meal preparation and other household tasks to ensure safe and hygienic living conditions in their own homes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Personal care, including showering, dressing, continence care
* Assist customers with administration of correct medication
* Assist customers with domestic duties, meal preparation and other household tasks to ensure safe and hygienic living conditions in their own homes
* Social support, including transport to shops or appointments
* Adherence to Client Care Plan
Key requirements include:
* Current Australian driver's license and reliable car – essential
* Certificate III in Aged Care – desirable
* Current First Aid certification – desirable
* Previous experience working in the community – desirable
* Understanding documentation and relevant aged care legislation
* Understanding principles of occupational, safety & health and correct manual handling
* Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, clients, families and service providers in a manner which is effective and consistent
What's on offer?
* Attractive rate of pay $34.19-$36.48 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications), plus 11.5% superannuation, plus casual loading
* Non-profit values-driven organization
* Employee benefits including Juniperks, an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
* Health insurance discounts
* Employee Assistance Program with free counselling
If you are passionate about delivering person-centered care and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you.