Home Care Support Worker

Overview

Join to apply for the Home Care Support Worker role at Southern Cross Care WA.

This is an Aged Care role (not disability). We're looking for Aged Care Support Workers across Perth who have at least 3–5 days of weekday availability and a bubbly, approachable attitude. The role involves spending a fair amount of time on the road, so a personal vehicle that can be used for work is required.

As a valued team member, you'll be part of a broader group that provides quality, person-focused care in people's homes. If you join us, you'll help clients live at home safely and comfortably for as long as possible.

Where you will be working

• Cottesloe
• Iluka
• North Perth
• Dianella
• Innaloo/Karrinyup
• Success
• Fremantle
• Mandurah

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities - personal care, medication monitoring, meal preparation, shopping & social support, cleaning.
• Regularly liaise with Care Coordinators to provide updates on client care needs.
• Carefully follow client care plans, and log activities via smartphone.
• Develop trust and maintain positive rapport with clients and their families.

About You

You're comfortable working on your own and care about our clients. You may already have experience in aged or community care, and love what you do. Perhaps you have cared for a family member or friend and would like to start a career in home care. Building relationships with people comes naturally, and you know that good Support Workers can make a difference in someone's life.

To be considered for this role, you'll need

• Initiative and the ability to effectively prioritise and multi-task.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and use new software for record keeping.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Advantageous to have Certs in Aged Care or Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent.
• Advantageous to have Manual Handling and/or Medication Administration certificates.
• Advantageous to have NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Valid Drivers Licence and a reliable roadworthy vehicle.

Working With Us

Southern Cross Care WA is committed to being an employer of choice. We offer a positive and supportive environment and a range of benefits, including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full-time)
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long-standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to Apply

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

Note: If your application progresses to an interview, you'll be asked to provide:

• National Police Clearance – current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Qualifications

About Us

Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA. We enable the delivery of integrated services to support WA's aging population and those living with mental illness, across residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care.

Our team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care to over 3000 West Australians. Our promise is to enable extraordinary because we listen, act, and work as one. Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work. For more information, visit scrosswa.org.au.

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