Description:
The District Nurses (TDN) has been delivering in home community health care to Tasmanians for over 125 years maintaining a primary healthcare focus in all our services. The District Nurses is a not for profit, charitable organisation that is not affiliated with any residential age care service or religious organisation.
TDN is seeking Part Time Community Support Workers (CSW) to cover the suburbs of Moonah and surrounds, Sorell through to Orford, Opossum Bay through to Cambridge and the Southern Breaches region with experience and knowledge to support clients to live independently in their own homes in the community.
Community Support Worker Responsibilities:
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Basic household cleaning
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Assisting with meal, snack preparation and hydration based on nutritional requirements
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Assisting with washing, bathing and/or showering
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Assisting with dressing and grooming
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Providing social support
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Encouraging client independence
Do you have the following attributes?
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Exceptional customer service and advocacy skills
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Commitment to empower clients with choice and independence
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Enjoys working autonomously
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Provides client centered care and support
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Basic technology skills
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Ability to perform in a physically demanding role
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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
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Commitment to professional development and continuous improvement
You will need:
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Certificate III Individual Support (Ageing or Home & Community)
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Medication endorsement preferred
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A valid unrestricted driver licence as well as a registered and insured road worthy vehicle
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National Police Check and Working with vulnerable people check
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Current first aid certificate
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role via SEEK.
For a position description including the selection criteria please go to https://thedistrictnurses.org.au/careers/
For more information, please contact Tanya Lawrence, People & Culture Officer, on phone; 6208 0500 or email; **@thedistrictnurses.org.au
Applications Close: 9am Monday 02/06/2025
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and may close the advert early at our discretion.