Community Support Worker - Southern Suburbs

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Community Support Worker on a Permanent Part Timebasis, to provide personal care services for clients living in Hamiliton Hill, Spearwood, Bibra Lake, Leeming and Jandakot areas. We require you to live in and around these suburbs to be considered.

We are offering up to 55 hours per fortnight working Monday to Friday between 8am - 2pm.

Brightwater can offer you:

• Travel within the community and receive an allowance of $1.05 /$1.01 per km
• Mobile phone for work purposes
• The ability to salary package up to $18,550 tax free per annum-meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home pay
• Access to BrightwaterPlus – providing discounts at over 370 retailers including health insurance providers.
• Access to a large network of gyms, fitness studios and pool facilities through MyFitnessPassport.
• Flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work life balance.
• 24/7 expert medical and mental health support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Brightwater’s Employee Referral Scheme.

About the role:

You will be visiting our elderly clients in their own private homes, assisting them to live independently in the community by supporting them with day-to-day tasks, social access and sometimes just keeping them company. Each day is different with different needs and some of the duties include:

• Delivering quality care and support by ensuring the holistic needs of our clients are met in accordance with their Care Plan and care package
• Personal care including showering, dressing and continence care
• Facilitating community access opportunities for our clients
• Providing cleaning, laundry and meal preparation services
• Completing documentation and reports

About you and what you will need:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care).
• A First Aid Certificate (less than 3 years old) or willing to obtain within 2 weeks of commencement
• Current valid driver’s licence to drive in Western Australia, as defined by the WA Department of Transport. (essential)
• A reliable, insured car (essential)
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old
• You are comfortable working on your own, and more importantly, care about our clients as much as we do
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
• An empathetic and considerate nature and a client-focused approach
• The ability to problem-solve and work flexibly without direct supervision

Applications must be submitted through Brightwater’s (applications will not be accepted via email), however shortlisting will begin immediately, and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

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