Care Worker (Qualified) – Aged Care Sector | Workplace: On Site | Permanent Part Time and Casual Available | $36.23 per hour + super (Permanent Part Time), $45.29 per hour + super (Casual)

What You’ll Get in Return:

You’ll work for a well-known and respected aged care provider in the South West, this role offers a competitive hourly rate and benefits package:

• A family-orientated organisation that values work-life balance.
• To foster a sense of pride and unity among our employees, uniforms are provided.
• Work for an organisation that demonstrates true commitment to creating a positive and empowering culture.
• Our office locations have free onsite parking and are close to public transport.
• NFP salary packaging options – use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• On the job support from our Workforce Coordinator.

Plus: Laundry Allowance, Communications Allowance and Travel Allowance.

About Us

South West Community Care (SWCC) is a local not-for-profit organisation and registered charity providing in-home aged care services across the South West.

Our Purpose: To help older people live safely, independently, and with dignity in the place they love - their own home.

We are governed by a volunteer Board of Governance and led by our Chief Executive Officer, supported by a Chief Operational Officer and Chief Organisational Officer. Together, they support more than 120 dedicated employees and volunteers who deliver care throughout the region. Our services follow the Wellness approach, focusing on independence, choice and enabling people to stay connected to their community. We currently support around 1,200 clients from Yarloop to Capel, offering services that maintain safety, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Every service is delivered by compassionate, trained Employees who work within the requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards, whilst adhering to the Statement of Rights, and the Code of Conduct for Aged Care. Person-centred care guides everything we do, so each client receives support that best fits their life, their goals and their preferences.

Our Values:

Our values are at the heart of SWCC and shape how we work every day

ONE TEAM – We will achieve more when we work together as a team.

COMPASSION – We will act with empathy to obtain understanding and acceptance.

DEDICATION – We will be committed to our vision and strive for excellence.

RESPECT – We will, through our actions, prioritise the feelings, wishes and rights of others.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Workforce Coordinator, the purpose of your role is:

• Assist our clients to retain or regain independence.
• Encourage our clients to do as much as possible for themselves.
• Promote and monitor our clients’ overall wellbeing.
• Read, understand and follow the directions in the client’s care plan, with regard to providing care and support to the client.

Position Responsibilities

As a Care Worker you will be matched based on skill level, personality traits and preferences to support long-term relationships.

As typical in aged care support, you will be assisting with:

• Social Support: joining our clients for a morning walk or having a chat in their home.
• Domestic assistance: supporting with everyday tasks around the home.
• Personal Care: ensuring our clients live well and with dignity at home.
• Transportation: to appointments, friends’ houses or out shopping.
• Medication reminders: keeping seniors in their homes and out of hospital; and other activities of daily living.

To thrive in this role you will have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care/Disability Support. or equivalent
• A HLTAID011 Provide First Aid statement of attainment.
• HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication statement of attainment.
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet clients’ individual needs.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Own a smart phone with a sufficient data plan (Communications Allowance paid fortnightly).
• Current WA full C Class driver’s license and a registered vehicle – travel is part of your role and you will be paid for travel time between clients.

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