Home Care Support Worker

Overview
At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities.
As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.
Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.
We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.
Enjoy the benefits of NFP salary packaging - up to $18,550 p.a.
Come & join one of WA's largest aged care providers
Permanent Part Time position available
About The Role And Where You Will Be Working
Home Care Support workers work 1 on 1 with clients, mostly at their house or in the community.
As a valued team member, you'll be part of a broader group that provides quality & client-focused care in people's homes.
We're committed to offering tailored services and making the time we spend with clients as valuable as possible.
Here at Southern Cross Care WA, our goal is to enable elderly people to live at home for as long as possible.
We currently have needs in Bunbury and surrounding areas.
We Will Be Asking You To
Assist with daily living activities - cleaning, personal care, meal preparation, shopping & social support.
Regularly liaise with our Care Coordinators to provide updates on client care needs.
Carefully follow client care plans, and log activities via smartphone.
Develop trust and maintain a positive rapport with our clients & their families.
About You
You're comfortable working on your own and enjoy building relationships with people.
Working With Us
At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice.
As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:
Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
Free employee assistance program
A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
Paid Parental Leave
Annual leave starting at 4 weeks
Carers/personal leave
Service Awards for long standing employees
Flexible working environment
How To Apply
To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.
Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we'll be asking for:
National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
Immunisation record (Flu)
A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
First aid certificate
Drivers licence & confidence driving
Advantageous to have studied Certs in Aged Care or Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent
Advantageous to have Manual Handling and/or Medication Administration certificates
Advantageous to have NDIS Worker Screen Check
About Us
Established over 50 years ago, Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation contributing to social, health and economic development in WA.
We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health, care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
We have around 900 employees and 130 volunteers, delivering care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential, retirement village, mental health, community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients, residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we , .
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services we provide visit: scrosswa.org.au
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