About our Organisation
We are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers. We champion individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved.
We are seeking a Community Support Worker to join our Home and Community Care team in the Northam area of Western Australia on a casual basis.
Our team provides community-based care programs that assist our aged customers to continue to live independently in their own homes. We deliver person-centred care and best practice in relation to the provision of quality care.
This position requires the delivery of personal care to our community clients, including showering, dressing, toileting. You will also provide domestic assistance, transport and social support. Candidates with experience in delivering personal care to the aged will be viewed favourably.
This role is being offered on a permanent part-time basis. Working hours are between 7:30am-6pm Monday to Friday. To be considered for this role you must be available to cover sick leave and holidays. There is no weekend work required.
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 safe 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 license 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
Benefits:
• Attractive rate of pay $*****-$***** per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications), plus 11.5% superannuation, plus casual loading
• Non-profit values driven organisation
• All employees have access to wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
• Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
• Health Insurance discounts
• Employee Assistance Program with free counselling