Community Support Worker

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 15 000 - 20 000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Upington is seeking a part-time Community Support Worker to provide essential care to elderly individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and offering companionship. The ideal candidate should possess a caring nature and have experience or a desire to work in aged care. Traineeships are available. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of our elderly community.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in aged care or community work preferred.
• Ability to work independently while providing care.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering and dressing.
• Prepare meals and perform domestic duties.
• Offer social support and assist with shopping.

Skills

Caring nature

Comfortable driving

Job description

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Role

Our Community Support Workers have the rewarding role of caring for elderly people in their homes, enabling their overall independence.

This a part time permanent role located in Upper North East, suburbs include: Ashby, Banskia Grove, Currambine, Joondalup etc

Availability required between 9.00am to 5.00pm

Your day-to-day workload will be varied from providing personal care (showering, dressing, hygiene), meal preparation and domestic duties, social support, shopping assistance, transport, and pet care. Additional responsibilities can include fitting and removal of pressure stockings, respite and assisting with medication.

About You

A caring nature, comfortable of driving and transporting clients and working on your own.

You either have experience working in aged care, community or experience in caring responsibilities. Perhaps you would like a career change in helping our elderly community – Traineeships are available! *Eligibility applies*

Requirements

• Acceptable National Police Clearance less than 6 months old
• Evidence of up-to-date flu vaccination and Covid vaccination
• Current driver's licence
• Access to a reliable WA registered motor vehicle with full comprehensive insurance
• Pass pre-employment physical assessment and reference checks
• Available to attend a paid compulsory 2-week induction/ training to help you get started at our training institute in Rivervale Mon-Fri 8am - 4.30pm.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.