Description:
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST HOLD A CERTIFICATE III OR IV IN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT / AGED CARE OR DISABILITY SUPPORT.
Other Benefits
- Casual or Part-Time roles available.
- Casual rate = $40.84 to $73.51 (this includes 25% loading on top of the hourly rate).
- NFP salary packaging options – use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!
- You are valued, supported and feel a part of a team.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Supportive and friendly work environment.
- Payment for a full shift duration.
- Paid kilometers and travel time between clients.
- Uniform provided.
- Communications and Laundry Allowance.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- On the job support from our Workforce Coordinators.
- Peer support and mentoring on the job.
About Us
South West Community Care is a not-for-profit Organisation and Registered Charity local to the South West, providing aged care and in-home services to the local community. It is managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who is supported by a Chief Governance Officer and Management Team overseeing operations and supporting a team of over 120 employees and volunteers. The CEO, in conjunction with a volunteer Board of Management, sets the strategic direction for the organisation.
South West Community Care is managed locally and embraces the ‘Wellness’ Approach when delivering care to eligible older Australians in the Community approximately 1000 clients currently, providing services designed to maintain independence dignity and quality of life for our ageing community. These services are delivered by compassionate and caring staff working within the guidelines set out by the Aged Care Charter of Rights and Code of Conduct for Aged Care to deliver person centred care to optimise positive outcomes.
Our Culture
What makes working with us so special is our culture, one that embraces our client focus values (Integrity, Excellence, Compassion and One Team) and shared commitment to the development of high performing teams. We are proud to recruit, train and retain the most talented professionals in the South West, who share our client and safety focus (zero harm) approach. Our employees are at the core of what we do, and by cultivating the right environment and values, we have an engaged workforce with a sense of team spirit throughout our organisation.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Workforce Coordinator, the purpose of your role is to:
- Assist our clients to retain or regain independence.
- Encourage our clients to do as much as possible for themselves.
- Promote and monitor our client’s overall wellbeing.
- Read, understand and follow the directions in the client’s care plan, with regard to providing care and support to the client.
Position Responsibilities
As a Care Worker (Qualified) you will be matched based on skill level, personality traits and preferences to support long-term relationships.
As typical in aged care support, you will be assisting with:
Social Support: joining our clients for a morning walk or having a chat in their home.
Domestic assistance: every day tasks around the home.
Personal Care: ensuring our clients live well and with dignity at home.
Transportation: to appointments, friends houses or out shopping.
Medication reminders: keeping seniors in their homes and out of hospital.
Other activities of daily living.
To thrive in this role you will have
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability Support.
- A HLTAID011 Provide first aid statement of attainment.
- A HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication statement of attainment.
- The ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet clients’ individual needs.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Own a Smart Phone with a sufficient data plan (Communications Allowance paid fortnightly).
- Current WA drivers license and a registered vehicle – travel is part of your role and you will be paid for travel time between clients.
Office Base Location
Australind and Harvey
How to apply for this role - you will need to provide the following as attachments to your application:
- An up to date resume (4 pages maximum).
- Your formal qualification that allows you to work in the Aged Care sector as a Home care employee – Aged care – Level 3 – Qualified.
- A HLTAID011 Provide first aid statement of attainment.
- A HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication statement of attainment.
- A National Police Certificate that has been obtained within the last 6 months.
Applications received that do not meet the above requirements will not be considered for this position.
CLOSING DATE: 9:00am (Western Standard Time) on Thursday, 17th April 2025
Contact
If you require any further information in relation to this role please contact Michelle Olde, Quality and Client Experience Manager on (08) 9782 4050.
Our recruitment process
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a minimum of two reference checks and a pre-employment medical assessment that will include a supervised drug and alcohol test.
You will need to provide a National Police Certificate, no older than 6 months, with your application to be considered for this vacancy.
We reserve the right to commence the recruitment process while the vacancy is open.
Recruitment Agencies or Third Party Applications will not be considered.