Home Care Support Worker

Overview
Benefit from NFP salary packaging of up to $18,550 a year. Consider a career in aged care — we will train you 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.
About the role and where you will be working
This position requires a personal vehicle that can be used for work purposes
Please note that this is an Aged Care role, not disability
.
We're looking for Aged Care Support Workers across Perth. We are seeking candidates who have at least 3–5 days of weekday availability with a bubbly and approachable attitude. You'll need to be comfortable spending a fair amount of your day out on the road, driving between clients\' homes.
As a valued team member, you'll be part of a broader group that provides quality & person-focused care in people's homes. We're proud to offer tailored services and make the time we spend with clients as valuable as possible. If you join us, you\'ll be helping us enable them to live at home safely & comfortably for as long as possible.
Locations
North Perth
Innaloo/Karrinyup
Success
Mandurah
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living activities – personal care, medication monitoring, meal preparation, shopping & social support, cleaning.
Regularly liaise with Care Coordinators to provide updates on client care needs.
Carefully follow client care plans, and log activities via smartphone.
Develop trust and maintain positive rapport with clients & their families.
About you
You're comfortable working on your own and care about our clients as much as we do. You may already have experience in aged or community care, and love what you do. Maybe you have cared for a family member or friend and would like to start a career in home care. Building relationships with people comes naturally, and you know that good Support Workers can make a difference in the quality of someone\'s life.
To be considered for this role, you'll need
Initiative and the ability to effectively prioritise & multi task
Great interpersonal & communication skills
Ability to quickly learn & use new software for record keeping
First Aid Certificate
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
Valid Drivers Licence & Reliable Roadworthy Vehicle
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 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
Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time)
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)
Qualifications
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 enable 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. Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver 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: Listen, Act, Do not give up, Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group. 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
Home Care Support Worker
Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support
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