Community Support Assistant - New England

Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) is an established provider of Community Care Services in NSW. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored care to enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families. Our ultimate goal is to support clients to remain at home and engaged in their local community.

As a Community Support Assistant, you will provide a restorative and wellness approach to enable older people to remain at home and engaged with their community. Your duties will include social support, personal care, medication support, meal preparation, light domestic assistance, for our local clients within their own home.

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A genuine passion for and previous experience with supporting elderly people and wanting to make a difference in their lives by fulfilling their, and their families, needs and goals.
• High level of time management and the ability to work autonomously, as well good verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability between daytime work up to 20 hours across at least three days (Monday to Friday) and flexible to take an occasional fill in shifts.
• A minimum Cert III qualification in Aged Care/Community Care/Individual Support (or equivalent qualifications), and a current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• A current Open Drivers License and a reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• A National Police Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

In return, you will:

• Have flexible work arrangements and available hours to support a healthy work/life balance.
• Receive a competitive hourly rate of $47.79 , including the option to salary sacrifice and travel KM allowance.
• Receive a comprehensive induction and ongoing training and education.
• Have the opportunity for career development.

More About DACS:

Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS NSW) is a division of Alzheimer's Qld. We believe that positive and meaningful life experiences are important no matter what stage of life you are at, with or without a diagnosis of dementia.