Add expected salary to your profile for insightsHi, I'm Brenda, a Community Support Worker at Southcare. My job is to make people smile!I provide essential in-home care to older people who need help so they can stay living independently at home. This involves delivering aged care services based on individual needs.This makes my work interesting, with my day consisting of different people and varying care services like social support, helping with housework, driving to appointments, doing personal care, administering medication, making meals, and more. It is a rewarding job knowing that I make people feel valued and respected, and that I am making a difference in the community every day. Our customers require Support Workers to be able to provide services in Fremantle, Bicton, Palmyra, Booragoon, Hamilton Hill, Mt Pleasant, Bibra Lake, etc.When I carry out my work, I live by Southcare's values of Quality, Respect, Integrity, Cooperation, and Empathy.Some of the added benefits I get in this role include:Part-time permanent role with the ability to work full-time hoursFlexible working arrangements to fit with my life and personal commitmentsComprehensive training and ongoing learning and development opportunitiesAbove award rates + 11.5% superannuation17.5% Leave LoadingCompetitive salary packaging options (benefits of up to $18,550 per annum tax-free) including $15,900 and an additional cap of $2,650 per annum for meal/entertainment expensesWell-being initiatives including free flu vaccines and Employee Assistance ProgramPaid kilometres and travel timeCelebrations including birthdays, annual awards events, and end-of-year celebrations to connect with fellow SouthcarersIf you would like a job like mine, you will need to be available to work in Fremantle and surrounding areas (Fremantle, Bicton, Palmyra, Booragoon, Hamilton Hill, Mt Pleasant, Bibra Lake), with a minimum of 3 days availability and more if you wish. You will also need to have the following essential skills, knowledge, and qualifications:Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalentPrevious work experience in providing care and services in the communityProven attention to detail when providing services to our customersAbility to communicate effectively with our customersDemonstrated ability to carry out the physical requirements of the Community Support Worker roleNational Police Clearance meeting the requirements of the Aged Care Act (less than 3 months old)Flexibility and availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week (weekdays with additional weekend work)West Australian Driver’s licenceWell-maintained vehicle and Third-Party Vehicle insuranceComputer literacy with knowledge of electronic Customer information systemsUnderstanding of person-centred careWillingness to work within Southcare’s Purpose and ValuesDo you want to help us in making people smile and have a job where you smile too?Next stepsSouthcare is an EEO employer and welcomes applications from indigenous and diverse backgrounds.All successful applicants must beELIGIBLE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIAPREFERENCE FOR WORKING IN HOME CAREApplications must be submitted with a covering letter explaining why you think this is the perfect role for you.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Do you have a current driver's licence? If you are not a citizen or permanent resident, please provide details of your visa type, expiry date, and working hours restrictions, if any. If you are a citizen/permanent resident, simply indicate NA.How would you rate your overall level of verbal and written English communication skills?Please indicate the relevant industries you have worked in.To help fast-track investigation, please include any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent, misleading, or discriminatory.What can I earn as a Community Support Worker?
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