Support Worker Perth

4 days ago

Shenton Park, Australia Alzheimers WA Full time

Join a Dementia peak body
- 5 weeks of annual leave and leave loading (17.5%)
- salary packaging

**About Us**:
Established in 1982, Alzheimer’s WA provides care, support, awareness and information to assist people living with dementia, as well as their families and carers.

Our services include advocacy, education, partnerships, training, consultancy and holistic person-centred care programs, based on a philosophy of understanding the lived experiences of those living with dementia. We provide CHSP, HCP and NDIS packages and day/overnight respite in our four homes based in Perth, Mandurah and Albany.

**Position Summary**:
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 comm

**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);
- two (2) professional references;
- 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;
- a valid WA ‘C’ class driver’s licence and an insured roadworthy vehicle;
- Unrestricted working rights in Australia;
- NDIS Worker Screening Check;
- COVID Vaccination (three doses).

**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**:

- Opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 per annum;
- 5 weeks of annual leave;
- 17.5% leave loading;
- On-site parking (delete for non-management roles);
- Membership discount for selected health insurance schemes;
- Retention bonus;
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and
- On-going professional development.

**Application Process**

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

At Alzheimer’s WA, we believe that we have an important role to play in promoting diversity, equality, respect and inclusion in our society. People from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.#StudyPerth

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