Overview
As a Community Support Worker (Aged Care Worker) you will provide respectful person-centred inhome support to older people living in the community under the Support at Home program. Working primarily one-to-one you will deliver services autonomously in clients' homes following individual care plans and organisational policies.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility and medication assistance (where trained)
* Providing domestic assistance including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and shopping
* Offering companionship and social support encouraging participation in social and community activities
* Supporting transport and community access including appointments and outings (where required)
* Observing, documenting and reporting changes in clients' wellbeing
* Maintaining accurate records in line with aged care standards and regulatory requirements
Requirements
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
* A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach to care
* Ability to work independently without direct supervision in clients' homes
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Reliability, flexibility and effective time-management
Essential / Highly desirable:
* Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Aged Care or Community Services (or willingness to obtain)
* Current National Police Check and relevant worker screening
* Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
* Valid Australian drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle (for community-based roles)
* Ability to understand, comply with and uphold the Aged Care Code of Conduct in all interactions
* Ability to maintain vaccination status as required by government funding bodies and host agencies (Regal Care respects individual choices and personal preferences regarding vaccinations; however compliance with applicable vaccination requirements is mandatory when undertaking shifts where such requirements apply)
* Willingness to work a variety of shifts including weekdays, weekends and public holidays
Benefits
At Support at Home (a Regal Care business) we value and invest in our people. Benefits include:
* Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
* Competitive pay in line with the SCHADS Award Home Care Stream
* Ongoing training, professional development and clear career pathways
* Supportive leadership within a values-driven and inclusive workplace
* The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of older people and their families
* Employment with a trusted growing people-focused organisation
Required Skills:
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach to care; ability to work independently without direct supervision in clients' homes; strong communication and interpersonal skills; reliability, flexibility and effective time-management.
Key Skills
* Arabic Speaking
* Marketing & Promotions
* Access Control System
* Apache Tomcat
* BI
* Back Office
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary: 7 - 10
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