**Community Support Worker - Wheatbelt**:
- Location
Northam WA 6401, Australia
- Work Type
Part time
- Positions
5 Positions
- Applications Close At
- Closes in 5 days- Community Support Worker- Home Care Worker
**Job no**: J9Y3R
**Category**: Community and Home Care
**About Juniper**:
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.
We are currently seeking a **Community Support Worker**to join our friendly and supportive Home and Community Care team in the** Wheatbelt**area of Western Australia. Wheatbelt towns where we need a Community Support Worker include Northam, York, Toodyay and Goomalling.
Our Juniper Home and Community Care team provides community based care programs that assist our aged customers to continue to live independently in their own homes. Renowned for our commitment to the delivery of person centred care and best practice in relation to the provision of quality care, you will be working in a supportive environment that encourages initiative and leadership.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- 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 secure and hygienic living conditions in their own homes
- Social Support, including transport to shops or appointments
- Adherence to Client Care Plan**
**Key Requirements**:
- Current Australian driver's licence and reliable car - essential
- Certificate III Aged Care - desirable
- Current First Aid certification - desirable
- Previous experience working in the Community - desirable
- Understand documentation and relevant aged care legislation
- Understand 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 $32.88-$35.71 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications), plus 11.5% superannuation
- Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
- All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
- Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
- Health Insurance discounts
- Employee Assistance Program with free counselling
How to apply:
**_Visa sponsorship is NOT available._**_ People of all ages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Shortlisting will commence immediately._
Closes in 5 days - 07 Jul 2025
📌 Community Support Worker - Wheatbelt
🏢 Juniper
📍 Northam