Qualified Support Worker Geraldton

Bethanie; City Of Greater Geraldton; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethanie is seeking a Qualified Support Worker to join our Geraldton team on a permanent part-time basis. You will provide in-home support, including personal care and domestic tasks, in the Geraldton area with a guaranteed minimum of 15 hours per week.

Must have Cert 3 in Individual Support, a valid driver’s licence, and be willing to obtain Police Clearance and necessary vaccinations. A travel allowance applies for car use.

Qualifications

• Cert 3 in Individual Support.
• Experience in Aged Care or Community Care desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Current Police Clearance or willingness to apply for one.
• Proof of at least one covid vaccination and the 2026 flu vaccination, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of services (food, laundry, personal care, leisure, domestic cleaning).
• Keep living areas clean, tidy and hazard-free.
• Document personal care tasks and outcomes.
• Support customers with transport to appointments.
• Provide social support for activities clients enjoy.

Skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

We are looking for people who are passionate about their community and who want to make a difference to the lives of older West Australians.

Bethanie Community provides a wide variety of services to clients covering day to day living needs in their own homes including personal care, domestic and gardening services, respite services and social support in Geraldton, Perth and in the South West.

We are seeking a Qualified Support Worker to join our team in a permanent part -time role. You will work a minimum guaranteed 15 hrs per week supporting clients within the Geraldton area. You are required to be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 12pm - 6:30pm.

About the role:

• Professionally deliver a variety of services (including food, laundry, personal care, leisure, supporting hobbies and interests & domestic cleaning)
• Ensure all living areas of clients' homes are kept clean and tidy, and safe from hazards
• All personal care tasks and outcomes are met and documented appropriately
• Support customer with transport to appointments
• Provide social support to customers spending time doing the things they love

Whilst we require you to use your own car, we offer a generous travel allowance of $1.05 per kilometre.

About you:

• Cert 3 in Individual Support
• Previous experience within an Aged Care, or Community Care environment is desired.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to ensure safety and wellbeing of clients are maintained
• Drivers licence, and access to a reliable vehicle
• Current Police Clearance, or willingness to apply for one.
• Proof of at least one covid vaccination and the 2026 flu vaccination, or willingness to obtain.

Working with Bethanie

At Bethanie we are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a supportive and compassionate environment for our people, customers and residents. You will be joining a great team of people doing great work in your community.

As well as being part of a stimulating and nurturing work environment, you will also have access to the following benefits:

• Salary Packaging up to $15,899 per annum
• Banking, insurance and retail discounts and benefits
• Rewarding career with a supportive culture