Description:
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.
About the role:
We are seeking a Community Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive Home and Community Care team in the Goldfields region covering the towns of Ongerup and Gnowangerup.
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.
Whilst working in this rewarding role you will provide support and assistance to enable clients to maximise their independence in their own homes within the community, incorporating the wellness approach. Care and services are to be responsive, timely and empowering, enabling the client to lead a continued safe and independent value added life within their own home.
This position requires the delivery of personal care, domestic assistance, transport and social support to aged customers in their own homes. To be considered for this role you must have a driver’s licence and reliable vehicle and be willing to drive between Ongerup, Gnowangerup and surrounding towns. Applicants with prior experience working in the community setting will be viewed favourably.
The position is being offered on a permanent part-time basis with work available Monday to Friday during normal business hours. Working hours and days will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal care, including showering, dressing, continence care
- Assist Client with administration of correct medication – training provided
- Assist Clients 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 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), 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:
If you are passionate about delivering person-centred care and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and submit your resume and current Australian driver’s licence.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available. People of all ages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
Please note that this position is in Regional Western Australia, not in the Perth Metropolitan area. Applicants with an address outside this regional area will not be considered for this position unless it is specifically stated in your application that you are imminently moving to a town in this region.