Community Support Worker

_**Make a difference with a rewarding career**_

Here at Your Choice HomeCare we are passionate about delivering reliable, high quality aged care, disability support and a range of other home services. The clients we support enjoy the benefit of remaining in their own home where they are most comfortable for as long as they possibly can This can only be made possible by our Care Workers who work endlessly to support their clients for the long term.

We are seeking Support Workers for **Casual **positions to service our clients in **Eastern Suburbs area.**
- **Our purpose is to Help People live a life of Fulfilment within their own homes**_

**About our Working Opportunities**

Our Support Workers are directly responsible for helping with activities of daily living such as Personal Care, Domestic Assistance, Meal Preparation, Social Support, Transport, etc. They are also accountable for identifying and promptly reporting noticeable changes in the client’s condition as well as to support their independence and personal development.

We want you to work independently and as a team contributor.

**Position Accountabilities**
- Carry out all work in services according to YCHC’s guidelines, as directed by the care plan that is made by the client's Case Manager to be attained by our Care Workers before attending to the client.
- Support and assist in the provision of a clean, comfortable, safe and secure environment by attending to a high demand for Domestic assistance tasks directed by the client or care plan.
- Provide services to all clients to achieve maximum independence by meeting daily living and personal needs within the care plan, with consideration of a holistic approach and client preferences.
- Report any or all notable observations in client health and wellbeing to your supervisor; direct all client enquiries regarding their support services to supervisor; complete documentation in accordance with legislation and YCHC policy.
- Maintain confidentiality and privacy of client according to YCHC guidelines.
- Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with clients and their families.
- Participate in mandatory training and maintain record of all training completed.
- Have an excellent approach to maintaining time management as Home Care care workers are seeing many clients throughout their day.
- Adhere to requirements on money handling.
- Communicate with us in the Petersham office to address any issues or discuss client in any positive way.
- **For this position it is essential that you**:_
- Possess an Australian Certificate III Individual Support or equivalent to be able to attend to Personal Care and Medication prompt tasks.
- Have a registered and insured car and valid driver’s licence.
- Have a valid First Aid & CPR certificate & Police Check
- Are vaccinated for the annual flu shot and Covid-19 immunisation.
- Previous experience working in community or aged care is desirable.
- Expectation to travel within the Eastern Suburbs Sydney Region.

**We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $35.11 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Certificate I - IV (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (preferred)

Work Location: In person