Community Support Workers

**About Juniper**:
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.

**About the role**:
We are seeking **Community Support Workers**to join our friendly and supportive Home and Community Care team and work in the North Metropolitan area of Perth. We have work available in the Kingsley to Yanchep area and work available in the Mosman Park/Doubleview/North Perth area. **To be considered for these roles you must currently live within a 15 minute drive of these suburbs and have a current Australian driver’s licence and a reliable car.**

Our Juniper Home and Community Care team provides community based care programs that assist our aged customers to continue to live independently in their own homes. Renowned for our commitment to the delivery of person centred care and best practice in relation to the provision of quality care, you will be working in a supportive environment that encourages initiative and leadership.

Whilst working in this rewarding role you will provide support and assistance to enable clients to maximise their independence in their own homes within the community, incorporating the wellness approach. Care and services are to be responsive, timely and empowering, enabling the client to lead a continued safe and independent value added life within their own home.

This position requires the delivery of personal care to our community clients. To be considered for these roles you must have at least 6-12 months experience in the delivery of personal care (such as showering, dressing, toileting) to the aged. Applicants who demonstrate prior experience in the community setting, especially those with medication prompt experience, will be viewed favourably.

These positions are being offered on a permanent part-time basis. Working hours are scheduled between 7am-5pm Monday to Friday. To be considered for this role you must be available between 7am and 3pm each week day.

Applicants will also be considered for future similar vacancies within the team over the next twelve months.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Personal care, including showering, dressing, continence care
- Assist Client with administration of correct medication - training provided
- Assisting high care Clients with activities of daily living
- Assisting Clients with domestic duties, meal preparation and other household tasks to ensure safe and hygienic living conditions in their own homes
- Social Support, including transport to shops or appointments
- Adherence to Client Care Plan

**Key Requirements**:

- Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable car - essential
- Past experience working in Aged care is essential and this must include the delivery of personal care
- Previous community experience - desirable
- Certificate III Aged Care - desirable
- Dementia Care experience - desirable
- Current First Aid - desirable

**What’s on offer**:

- Attractive rate of pay $34.07 - $35.71 per hour (dependent on experience and qualifications), plus 11.5% superannuation
- Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
- All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
- Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
- Health Insurance discounts
- Employee Assistance Program with free counselling

**How to apply**:
**_ Visa sponsorship is NOT available._**_ People of all ages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Shortlisting will commence immediately._