Community Support Worker | Upper Northern Suburbs | Permanent Part-Time

Job Description

Community Support Worker | Upper Northern Suburbs | Permanent Part-Time Apply now Job no: 496973Work type: Part timeLocation: Northern SuburbsCategories: Community Support Worker Why Choose Amana Living? Amana Living is one of Western Australia's largest aged care providers, dedicated to meeting the needs of older individuals and their caregivers since 1962. We offer a comprehensive range of services including home care, residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, day care, respite, and dementia-specific services. Our Vision: A community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our Mission: To enable older people to maintain their individuality and provide what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Curiosity, Inclusion, and Trust. We are committed to leading reforms that benefit our workforce, ensuring those who care for others are well supported in their careers. Competitive rates Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550 Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave Health and wellbeing programs Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing. Access to our Employee Assistance Program Travel allowance for travel between clients Work mobile phone At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference! THE ROLE Our Community Support Workers have the rewarding role of caring for elderly people in their homes, enabling their overall independence. Your day-to-day workload will be varied from providing personal care (showering, dressing, hygiene), meal preparation and domestic duties, social support, shopping assistance, transport, and pet care. Additional responsibilities can include fitting and removal of pressure stockings, respite and assisting with medication. This is part-time opportunity covering areas throughout upper northern suburbs including areas such as Ashby, Kinross, Wanneroo and surrounding suburbs. Area of need: Upper Northern Suburbs Roster: Monday to Friday 10:30am to 6:00pm About You A caring nature, comfortable driving and transporting clients and working independently. You either have experience working in aged care, community or experience in caring responsibilities. Perhaps you would like a career change in helping our elderly community – Traineeships are available! *Eligibility applies* Requirements Evidence of COVID-19 and Current Flu vaccinations per Amana Living policies Ability to obtain a National Police Clearance (within 6-months validity) Successful completion of pre-employment form and reference checks Current WA driver's licence Access to a reliable WA registered motor vehicle with full comprehensive insurance Available to attend a paid compulsory 2-week induction/training to help you get started at our training institute in Rivervale Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm How to apply If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the "apply now" button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately. Advertised: 02 Jan 2025 W. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: Open until filledPosition Description #J-18808-Ljbffr