Aged & Disability Support Worker - Perth Northern Suburbs

Right at Home; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Aged & Disability Support Worker - Perth Northern Suburbs

• Location: Perth Northern Suburbs, Western Australia

Opportunities for Aged & Disability Support Workers in Perth Northern Suburbs

• Join a progressive and fast-growing Commercial Care organisation
• Enjoy a challenging role with plenty of variety and reward
• Make a meaningful contribution to our community
• Have a flexible work-life balance

Right at Home, a leading global home care provider with over 500 offices around the world, is currently seeking experienced Aged or Disability Care Workers. This role will support our Perth Northern Suburbs branch. Our services include aged care, disability care, nursing care, and more.

The successful candidates will have a strong background in Community Aged Care and/or Disability Care and will thrive on working in a close-knit team while having a passion for delivering the highest quality in client care.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Ability to provide holistic care focused on improving the quality of life for our clients
• A passion for respectfully caring for and empowering people
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• High level of time management and organisational ability
• Willingness to participate in further education opportunities

This is a unique and exciting career opportunity to grow with one of the largest home care companies in the world. Our locally owned offices provide a supportive, friendly working environment, inclusive of on-the-job training and in-house training to enhance your portfolio and our clients' care experience.

Qualifications

Key requirements:

• Certificate III in Aged Care, Community Care, or Disability Services
• Subscribe to a culture of teamwork, caring, and quality service
• Professionalism, a good reputation & respect for our staff, clients, and their families
• Good judgment, quick decision-making, and excellent communication skills
• Current National Police Clearance
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willing to obtain
• Current or willing to obtain Working With Children Card
• Current or willing to obtain Manual handling certificate
• Current or willing to obtain relevant immunisations for working in WA health
• Driver's licence and your own car

Preferred Skills

Highly desirable:

• Nights or sleep shifts
• Current or willing to obtain Assist with medication qualification
• Local knowledge and a strong network in Perth, especially Northern corridor within the community and/or hospitals
• Understanding of the Government funding environment for aged care & NDIS and hospital discharge environment