Support Worker - Home Care & Community

Aged Care Resumes; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit in aged care seeks passionate Support Workers to provide personalized support to older individuals. Ideal candidates will possess a Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care and have a strong commitment to fostering independence and community engagement. Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for career development and salary packaging benefits.

Benefits

Career development with in-house upskilling

Financial advice for HESTA members

Well-being program including free employee assistance

Salary packaging to maximize take-home pay

Discounted Corporate Membership - Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent required.
• Current Police Check suitable for working in Aged Care.
• Ability to travel between customer homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to older individuals.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Maintain customer care documentation.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care

Current First Aid Certificate

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

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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, ACH Group currently have multiple casual vacancies available across the greater Adelaide region for passionate Support Workers to join our team.

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.
• AcurrentPolice 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!

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.
• 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.

How to Apply: Press 'Apply' now!

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.

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Non-Profit Organisations 1,001-5,000 employees

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation which has been supporting older South Australians since 1952. ACH Group offers a wide range of services including retirement and residential accommodation options, domestic, personal and nursing care in the home, respite choices and short-term transition services. ACH Group is dedicated to creating opportunities for older people to live good lives. The focus on innovation and services that respond to changing needs reflects the desire to shift the way the community thinks about older people. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

ACH Group is a not-for-profit organisation which has been supporting older South Australians since 1952. ACH Group offers a wide range of services including retirement and residential accommodation options, domestic, personal and nursing care in the home, respite choices and short-term transition services. ACH Group is dedicated to creating opportunities for older people to live good lives. The focus on innovation and services that respond to changing needs reflects the desire to shift the way the community thinks about older people. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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