Support Worker – Multi skilled – Community Aged Care

Job Description

Support Worker – Multi skilled – Community Aged Care Join our team of fantastic Support Workers, supporting our older clients in their own home. For nearly 40 years, Astley Care’s team of sensational Support Workers have worked in the Community, supporting our clients with social support, domestic assistance, personal care, and much more. We are an organisation that loves our staff and supports them to thrive! The Astley Care team currently services clients in the City of Gosnells, Canning Vale, Armadale, and surrounding areas. We pay above award wages in addition to guaranteed super contributions and other generous salary packaging benefits. If you need a little bit of flexibility and want to be part of a team with a broad range of experiences, then Astley Care is the perfect place for you. The Support Worker Role with Astley Care As a Support Worker with Astley Care, you will be reliable, committed, and seek to make a difference for our clients living in the community. We support our clients to remain independent in their own homes and make their own choices. You will: Work autonomously whilst enjoying connecting with peers Have a supportive and dedicated Team Leader Be supported with training and developing your skills Have your own schedule built around your personal availability As the person on the ground, your opinion matters to us. We listen and take feedback on board. You are encouraged to share your thoughts and will have the opportunity to engage in meetings, training, and catch-ups with your leaders; their doors are always open. A typical day as a Support Worker includes: Starting your day at your first client’s home, you will work with the client completing tasks based on their individual care plans. These tasks may include: Supporting the client to get ready for the day Assisting with medications Accessing their local community with outings, shopping, attending appointments, or respite for a carer Assisting them to maintain their home with tasks such as vacuuming, cleaning their bathroom, helping to make their bed, doing laundry, or preparing a meal Each client will have different services based on their individual needs because, after all, they are all individuals. Are you the Support Worker we are looking for? We are looking for people who are known to be reliable (our clients count on you), authentic, caring, approachable, compassionate, and someone who wants to make a difference. You will be passionate about promoting a client’s independence to continue doing what they love. You will want to learn and grow as Astley Care has a culture of continuous improvement. You will have an eye for fine detail and excellent communication and documentation skills. As we pride ourselves on having the best team, we are looking for people who align with Astley Care's values of Choice, Dignity, Respect, and Integrity: The right of people to make choices in their own lives The right of people to dignity, respect, privacy, and confidentiality The right of all people to be valued as individuals The right of people to access services on a non-discriminatory basis The right of the community to accountable and responsive service provided with a continuous improvement focus At Astley Care, we don’t just look at those who have formal qualifications but will consider those who are looking to return to the workforce or begin their career in the Aged Care industry. Application Instructions: Ready to Apply? Well, good news, we have made it easy! Just click on the apply button, answer a few questions, and attach your resume. Once we receive your application, we will be in contact with you. Questions? You can learn more about Astley Care on our website here . Alternatively, you can call Ruth in our HR team at 6500 8293. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a support worker? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have a current Australian driver's licence? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check? Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support? #J-18808-Ljbffr