Do you love variety in each day and have a passion for working with the elderly?

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life by assisting them to enjoy a full and independent life in their own home?

We a number of different opportunities for experienced Community Support Workers.

1. We are seeking Community Support Workers with significant experience, living in the Nedlands and surrounding areas and willing to provide personal care services throughout the Perth metropolitan area. 

Essential availability:  Permanent Part Time (Contracted 55 hours per fortnight): Monday to Friday - 7am to 1pm or 8am to 2pm

Travel: Must be willing to travel throughout the entire Perth metropolitan area with their own vehicle

Essential: The ability to be flexible on a daily basis with an ever-changing roster and travel requirement

2. Community Support Workers, living in the Subiaco, Floreat, Wembley and Leederville areas. 

Preferred Availability: Permanent Part Time: Monday and Friday 7am to 3pm or 8am-4pm.

3. Community Support Workers, living in the Greenwood and surrounding areas. 

Preferred Availability: Permanent Part Time: Monday to Friday 7am to 1pm (Monday, Wednesday and Friday's essential days)

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

Our friendly Brightwater At Home team will provide all the training and support you require to be the best Community Support Worker that you can be.

About you and what you will need: 

• 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
• Certificate III in Aged Care (desirable).
• A First Aid Certificate (less than 3 years old) or willing to obtain within 2 weeks of commencement
• A Western Australian driver’s license (essential)
• A reliable, insured car (essential)
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old

Applications must be submitted through Brightwater’s online portal, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and Brightwater reserves the right to close this advert before this date

For additional information if required, you can contact Helen on 0437 624 760 or [email protected].

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