Full job description

• Come join one of WA's largest Aged Care organisations.
• Access our salary packaging of up to $18,550 per year and pay less tax
• Seeking a person with a passion for working with older people

At Southern Cross Care WA we help people live extraordinary lives every day, connected to communities. As a provider delivering care, support and accommodation for West Australians in greatest need, our purpose is clear, and our passion is strong.

Southern Cross Care WA is a place where you can have an extraordinary impact, make an extraordinary difference, and be appreciated for extraordinary contributions.

We hope you will join us and become one of the people who make Southern Cross Care WA an extraordinary place to be.

About the role and where you will be working:

We’re looking for Aged Care Support Workers across Broome. We are looking for candidates with a bubbly and approachable attitude to support our variety of clientele.

You'll need to be comfortable spending a fair amount of your day out on the road, driving in between clients' homes.

We’re proud to offer tailored services and make the time we spend with clients as valuable as possible. If you join us, you'll be helping us enable them to live at home safely & comfortably for as long as possible!

We’ll also be asking you to:-

• Personal Care - Showering, bathing, grooming and dressing
• Mobility & Safe Transfers - Access to the community including attending appointments, shopping and social outings
• Provide companionship & emotional support
• Assist with medication prompts
• Domestic duties where required
• Carefully follow client care plans, and log activities via smartphone.

About you:

You’re comfortable working on your own, and more importantly, care about our clients as much as we do.

Building relationships with people comes naturally, and you know that good Support Workers can make such a difference in the quality of someone's life.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need:

• Initiative and the ability to effectively prioritise & multi task.
• Great interpersonal & communication skills.
• Ability to quickly learn & use new software for record keeping.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Advantageous to have studied Certs in Aged Care or Individual Support or Community Services or equivalent
• Advantageous to have Manual Handling and/or Medication Administration certificates
• Advantageous to have NDIS Worker Screen Check
• Valid Drivers Licence & Reliable Roadworthy Vehicle

Working with us:

At Southern Cross Care WA, we are committed to being an employer of choice. As well as providing a positive and supportive environment, we also offer the following benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits.
• Corporate Health Insurance with HBF
• Free employee assistance program
• A diverse range of services which allows professional development and growth
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual leave starting at 4 weeks (full time)
• Carers/personal leave
• Service Awards for long standing employees
• Flexible working environment

How to apply:

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter outlining your experience / suitability.

Kindly note, if your application progresses to an interview, we’ll be asking for:

• National Police Clearance - current within 6 months (or evidence of application)
• Immunisation record (Flu)
• A completed pre-employment health questionnaire
• Qualifications
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