Support Workers

1 week ago

Perth, Australia Alzheimer's WA Full time

About the role

Position Summary:
Our Support Workers are passionate and dedicated to supporting people living with dementia within their household and communities. Our services use a person-centred approach which assists and empowers our clients to achieve personal goals and a greater quality of life.

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

- building rapport and providing companionship to people living with dementia;
- improving quality of life through supports within personal care and social supports;
- create an environment supportive of the wellbeing needs of people living with dementia, their families, and their carers;
- plan and commit to activities that provide opportunities to maintain skills and promote independence, whilst respecting a client’s dignity and personal choice; and
- collaborate to provide person-centred supports to people living with dementia in the community.

Essential Criteria:

- Certificate III in Individual Support, Ageing, Disability, or equivalent demonstrated experience;
- current Senior First Aid [HLTAID011] and CPR [HLTAID009] (with 3+ months until expiry);
- demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with people living with dementia and their carers;
- ability to engage in meaningful relations with people living with dementia, supporting their abilities, always promoting their dignity, and providing reassurance and validation of their feelings;
- working rights in Australia;
- a valid WA ‘C’ class driver’s licence and an insured roadworthy vehicle;
- NDIS Worker Screening; and
- up-to-date COVID Vaccination.

Desirable Criteria:

- Certificate IV in Dementia, or equivalent demonstrated experience;
- understanding of person-centred approach in dementia care; and
- ability to speak language(s) in addition to English.

At Alzheimer’s WA, we offer:

- eligibility for a $500 retention bonus*;
- five (5) week annual leave per year plus 17.5% leave loading;
- opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 per annum;
- access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and
- ongoing growth and development opportunities.

Position Description : PD-CLS0007 - Support Worker (1)

Please note: We reserve the right to close the position without notice.

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Profession: #Client_Services, #Community_Services, #Social_and_Support_Work

Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Disabilities

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