Support Worker
3 days ago
Benefits:
- Permanent part time employment;
- Hourly Pay rate $36.35;
- Clients are based in the Melville and surrounding suburbs, limiting the amount of time spent travelling between clients;
- Salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year;
- Access to Employee Assistance Program;
- Work/Life balance;
About the company:
As the heart of community care, Western Suburbs Cares provide a range of aged care services in the North Metropolitan area, including home support, in-home respite, transport services, social groups and more. We believe older peoples' lives should be as fulfilling as at any other stage of life. By living our values, empowering our clients, building trust and engaging with compassion we walk alongside clients on their unique journey through later life assisting as much, or as little, as they choose. Western Suburbs Cares is a new organisation, providing the same high-quality home care services as have been offered to the Melville Cares community for the past 40 years. This is your chance to join a winning team in a period of rapid expansion.
About the role:
Western Suburbs Cares is seeking Support Workers who are available to work across a number of shifts, in and across the Western Suburbs. These shifts include morning shifts from 7am to 2pm Monday to Friday. Western Suburbs Cares is based in Claremont and provides services across a broad region from Fremantle to City Beach, from the coast to Subiaco and Leederville. The successful candidate will be mobile and comfortable with work location flexibility. Support Workers deliver care and support to clients in accordance with their care/support plans, including personal care, housekeeping support, shopping, social support, medication administration and in-home respite. We're looking for people who are born with the care gene to join our team and make a big difference to peoples' lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide care and support to clients in accordance with their care/support plan;
- Communicate with clients, their household members and family, colleagues and others in a professional manner with respect and empathy;
- Promote and foster the independence of the client;
- Report to the coordinator any changes observed in the client, the home's safety or other relevant aspects of the home environment;
- Complete Melville Cares documentation to the required standard;
- Work without direct supervision;
- Work within the Aged Care Standards and organisational Work Health and Safety Guidelines;
- Attend meetings, training and communicate to coordinator as required.
Essential Criteria:
- Certificate III or above in Individual Support (Ageing or Disability);
- Ownership of and ability to operate personal smartphone to an efficient standard;
- A strong commitment to supporting and assisting older people in the community;
- Ability to work with individuals from a range of social, financial and cultural backgrounds;
- Ability to work both in a team and independently;
- Accurate observation and reporting skills (verbal and written);
- National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months);
- 'C' class WA driver's license and own regularly serviced and comprehensively insured vehicle;
- Willingness to undertake required training both to maintain required competencies and to develop additional skills to enhance service delivery;
- Physical fitness, ability to pass a medical evaluation;
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous relevant experience in the health/aged/disability sector is highly desirable;
Keen on joining our team?
Kindly submit your application online, along with your up-to-date Resume.
The shortlisting process will begin shortly. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Please Note: Only applicants with full working rights in Australia will be considered for this position.
Melville Cares values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with disabilities, to apply.
-
Event Manager
1 week ago
Mount Claremont, Western Australia VenuesWest Full time $40,000 - $120,000 per yearAbout VenuesWestVenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia's leading provider of sport and entertainment venues...
-
Disability Support Worker
3 days ago
Claremont, Australia LifeChoices support Full timeAs we continue to grow, we will need support workers. LifeChoices Support are currently looking for new team members. The person would need to be available to work a flexible roster. This would include early mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers, and split shifts. If you are looking to work as part of our team you will need: - WWVP employment card...
-
Disability Support Worker
1 week ago
Claremont TAS, Australia LifeChoices support Full time $32,000 - $45,000 per yearAs we continue to grow, we will need support workers.LifeChoices Support are currently looking for new team members.The person would need to be available to work a flexible roster. This would include early mornings, afternoons, weekends, sleepovers, and split shifts.If you are looking to work as part of our team you will need:WWVP employment card...
-
Support Worker/carer
5 days ago
Claremont, Australia The CareSide Full time**Due to The Care Side continued & exciting growth we are currently seeking support workers/carers in the Claremont Area.** We are a local, family owned business that has been leading Perth Medical Care for over a generation. Our home care and nursing services have expanded rapidly so we are looking for some more dedicated staff to join our team. About...
-
Support Worker
1 week ago
Claremont Meadows, Australia Administration Fixation Full timeSupport worker role in accordance with Fair work award No experience required. NDIS check, WWC and licence is a MUST If you are looking for regular shifts on a casual basis - please get in touch Location - Claremont Meadows NSW **Job Type**: Casual Pay: $32.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 8 per week **Benefits**: - Referral...
-
Disability Support Workers
1 week ago
Mount Claremont, Australia Healthcare Australia Full timeMin 6 months paid experience in supporting people with disabilities - High Manual Handling skills and experience - NDIS Workers Screening Check or willing to obtain Healthcare Australia is Australia's largest specialist recruitment and staffing provider in the health and community services industry. We look for people who share our core values of integrity,...
-
Community Home Care Worker
1 week ago
Claremont, Australia Continuing Health Care Full timeSt Louis Estate Retirement Village (Independent Living) located in Claremont offers government approved home care packages and private care services to residents within the village and local Western suburbs. We are seeking a home care worker (morning and evening shifts available) to join our small friendly and professional team to work with village and...
-
Community Home Care Worker
2 weeks ago
Claremont, Australia St Louis Care at Home Full timeSt Louis Care at Home (part of St Louis Estate) located in Claremont offers government approved home care packages, support at home services (July 2025), Department of Veteran Affairs and private care services to clients within the retiring living estate and across Perth's, Western suburbs. We are seeking a home care worker (morning, day and afternoon...
-
Cleaner (Domestic Home Support Worker)
1 week ago
Claremont, Australia St Louis Estate Home Care Full timeWelcome to St Louis Estate, Home Care services. We are a retirement living estate offering government approved home care packages located in Claremont. We provide home support and care services to our residents, including, domestic housekeeping. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who enjoys basic domestic cleaning and working with our elderly...
-
Community Worker
5 days ago
Claremont Meadows, Australia V & C Nursing Pty Ltd Full timeWe are seeking a dedicated Community Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality home care services to the elderly and NDIS participants. Your commitment to their well-being and independence will be essential. *Key Responsibilities: - Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including personal...
-
Home Care Administration/scheduling
2 weeks ago
Claremont, Australia CHC Full timeScheduling, rostering and administration in boutique fast growing Home Care provider. Tasks include: - Scheduling worker visits with care recipients - Rostering of home support workers - Claiming of benefits under home care package - Reconcilitation of home care package funds Useful skills to possess: - Strong understanding of human resources, awards...