Community Support Worker - Great Southern Area

Juniper Aged Care; Shire Of Katanning; Hybrid; AUD 49,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $35.45–$36.81 per hour + 12% H

20% casual loading for casual roles

Salary packaging up to $18,550 taxfree

Health insurance discounts with HBF &/

Access to Juniperks – staff discounts

Employee Assistance Program with conf.

Job summary

Juniper Aged Care is seeking compassionate and reliable Community Support Workers to join our Home and Community Care team in the Great Southern Area. You will support older Western Australians to remain living independently in their own homes, assisting with personal care, daily living activities, and social support.

This community-based role offers meaningful relationships and the opportunity to contribute locally, with shifts across weekdays and weekends between 7:00am and 7:00pm.

Qualifications

• Current Australian Driver’s License and reliable vehicle.
• Previous experience providing personal care in aged or community care.
• Ability to work independently in the community while staying connected with the team.
• A genuine commitment to supporting older people to live independently.
• Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care.
• Dementia care experience.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing and continence support.
• Assist customers with activities of daily living.
• Support customers with medication administration (training provided).
• Assist with domestic tasks, including meal preparation and household support.
• Provide social support, including transport to appointments or community activities.
• Follow and document care in accordance with individual care plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Dementia care experience

Independent worker

Strong communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care

Job description

About Juniper

At Juniper, Best Care and Services is at the heart of everything we do. It’s about putting people first, recognising individuality, supporting safety and wellbeing, building meaningful connections and delivering care that makes a difference for our customers.

About Juniper

At Juniper, Best Care and Services is at the heart of everything we do. It’s about putting people first, recognising individuality, supporting safety and wellbeing, building meaningful connections and delivering care that makes a difference for our customers.

As one of Western Australia’s largest local aged care providers, we provide care, accommodation and support services to older Western Australians across the state. Whatever your role, you’ll contribute to bringing Best Care and Services to life, helping ensure our customers receive care and support that truly matters.

About The Role

Juniper is seeking compassionate and reliable Community Support Workers to join our Home and Community Care team in the Great Southern Area.

In this role, you will support older Western Australians to remain living independently in their own homes, assisting with personal care, daily living activities, and social support. You will play an important role in helping customers maintain their independence, wellbeing, and connection to their community.

Working in the community provides a rewarding opportunity to build meaningful relationships with customers while making a positive impact within your local region.

Positions Available

We currently have 1x permanent part-time opportunity available, with shifts across weekdays and weekends between 7:00am and 7:00pm, depending on service requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing and continence support
• Assist customers with activities of daily living
• Support customers with medication administration (training provided)
• Assist with domestic tasks, including meal preparation and household support
• Provide social support, including transport to appointments or community activities
• Follow and document care in accordance with individual care plans

Key Requirements

• Current Australian Driver’s License and reliable vehicle (essential)
• Previous experience providing personal care in aged care or community care
• Ability to work independently in the community while maintaining communication with the team
• A genuine commitment to supporting older people to live independently
• Certificate III in Individual Support / Aged Care
• Dementia care experience
• Current First Aid Certificate

What’s On Offer

• $35.45 – $36.81 per hour + 12% superannuation
• 20% casual loading for casual roles
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free
• Health insurance discounts with HBF and Medibank
• Access to Juniperks – staff recognition and retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling support