Support Worker - South & West Region

ACH Group; Adelaide, Margaret River; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Well-being program

Free on-site flu vaccination

HESTA financial advice

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging

Health insurance discount (BUPA)

Job summary

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation delivering aged care services across Adelaide and surrounds. We are seeking motivated Support Workers to provide compassionate in-home and community support across Southern and Western Suburbs.

Join a friendly, inclusive team and contribute to care plans, documentation and well-being initiatives. Travel between clients is expected, with training and ongoing support provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR.
• A current Police Check suitable for working as a Support Worker in Aged Care.
• A current Drivers Licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to older individuals in accordance with their needs and preferences.
• Assist with activities of daily living including personal care and domestic tasks.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment supporting independence and community engagement.
• Follow and contribute to the customer’s care plan.
• Maintain and complete documentation with confidentiality.

Skills

Compassionate care

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

First Aid & CPR

Police Check

Drivers Licence

Job description

About ACH Group:

For over 70 years, ACH Group a leading not-for-profit in aged care, has enriched the lives of older South Australians. With over 1,900 dedicated individuals working together, we’re able to create good lives for our customers. With purpose lead roles across residential care, retirement living, home and community care, health and wellness, social experiences and corporate teams, our workforce deliver impact for our residents and customer.

Due to growth within our Community division we are seeking motivated and compassionate Support Workers to join out team across Adelaide’s Southern and Western Suburbs.

Locations include:

• Southern suburbs: Christies Beach, Morphett Vale, Hackham, Seaford, Port Noarlunga, Aldinga and surrounding suburbs.
• Western suburbs: Port Adelaide, Henley Beach, Woodville, Mile End, Glenelg, Edwardstown, Somerton Park, Mitcham and surrounding suburbs.

What you'll do:

• Provide personalised support to older individuals in accordance with their unique needs and preferences.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, domestic tasks and activity support.
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment that promotes independence and community engagement.
• Follow and contribute to the customer’s care plan.
• Maintain and ensure completion of documentation, while maintaining confidentiality.

About You!

You are a talented and passionate Support Worker. You want to make the most of your expertise, do what you do best and thrive on the challenge of providing our customers with quality care. Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• A passion for supporting choice and independence.
• High level customer service experience.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team to support the well-being of customers.
• Willingness to travel between customers' homes and attend site base training.
• Administrative and computer skills.
• Ability to operate a smart phone.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR.
• A current Police Check suitable for working as a Support Worker in Aged Care (less than 12 months old).
• A current Drivers Licence and access to own vehicle.

Good news:

You will be reimbursed the kilometrestravelled as per the SCHCADS Award rate, plus you will be paid for the time you travel between customers after your first customer visit, until your last!

To support your success:

Your first day will be practical training with some of your colleagues. From there, your Team Leader will support you getting to know the tools you require to perform your role, such as the mobile phone you will be issued. You will also be given buddy shifts with an experienced Support Worker. You will have your Team Leader and other supporting areas such as the Scheduling Team and Customer Service Team, only a phone call away to assist your success in the role.

If you want to join our amazing team, we can offer you:

• Career development with inhouse upskilling and external learning opportunities.
• Friendly and inclusive culture, supporting diversity and employee well-being.
• Free on-site flu vaccination program.
• Financial advice for HESTA members, our preferred superannuation supplier.
• Well-being program including free employee assistance program.
• Salary packaging to maximise your take home pay.
• Discounted Corporate Membership - Health Insurance - BUPA.

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation in the Health Care Sector. This means that you can salary package up to $15,900 per annum to reduce your tax.

ACH Group celebrates and encourages workforce diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, disability or any other basis.