Overview
At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day connected to communities. As a provider delivering care support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need our purpose is clear and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make a difference and be appreciated for outstanding contributions. We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
About the role and where you will be working
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We're looking for Aged Care Support Workers across Broome. Candidates should have at least 3–5 days a week availability, a bubbly and approachable attitude, and be comfortable spending a fair amount of their day out on the road driving between clients' homes.
As a valued team member you'll be part of a broader group that provides quality, person-focused care in people's homes. We're proud to offer tailored services and make the time we spend with clients as valuable as possible. If you join us you'll help enable them to live at home safely and comfortably for as long as possible.
Key responsibilities
Assist with daily living activities, personal care, medication monitoring, meal preparation, shopping, social support and cleaning.
Regularly liaise with our Care Coordinators to provide updates on client care needs.
Carefully follow client care plans and log activities via smartphone.
Develop trust and maintain positive rapport with clients and their families.
About you
You're comfortable working on your own and care about our clients as much as we do. You may already have experience in aged or community care, or have cared for a family member or friend and would like to start a career in home care. Building relationships with people comes naturally and you understand that good Support Workers can make a real difference in someone's life.
To be considered for this role you'll need
Initiative and the ability to effectively prioritise & multitask.
Great interpersonal & communication skills.
Ability to quickly learn & use new software for record keeping.
First Aid Certificate.
Advantageous to have studied Certs in Aged Care, Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent.
Advantageous to have Manual Handling and/or Medication Administration certificates.
Advantageous to have NDIS Worker Screen Check.
Valid Driver's Licence & reliable road-worthy vehicle.
Working with us
At Southern Cross Care WA we are committed to being an employer of choice. In addition to a positive and supportive environment we also offer the following benefits:
Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
Corporate Health Insurance with HBF.
Free employee assistance programme.
A diverse range of services that allows professional development and growth.
Paid parental leave.
Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time).
Carer / personal leave.
Service Awards for long-standing employees.
Flexible working environment.
How to apply
To express your interest please apply with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.
If your application progresses to an interview we will be asking for:
National Police Clearance – current within 6 months (or evidence of application).
Immunisation record (Flu).
A completed pre-employment health questionnaire.
Qualifications.
About us
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation contributing to social health and economic development in WA. We enable the delivery of integrated services for the increasingly complex health care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over **** West Australians across our residential retirement villages, mental health, community housing and home-care portfolio.
We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
Employment type
Part-time – 33 hours per week.
Salary
Hourly: $*****.
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