Support Worker - Respite Centres
Support Worker - Respite Centres
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Job Description
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
Were looking for a Support Worker at our Tony Quinlan Respite Centre in Hilton to undertake care based person-centred approach for our long and short term staying candidates.
Your responsibilities will include;
- Assist with daily living activities personal care medication monitoring meal preparation cleaning.
- Regularly liaise with our Care Coordinators to provide updates on client care needs.
- Carefully follow client care plans and log activities via smartphone.
- Develop trust and maintain positive rapport with our clients & their families.
About you
Youre comfortable working on your own and more importantly care about our clients as much as we do.
You already have experience in aged or community care sector and love what you do. You are comfortable to attend clients with all levels of care even when you have not met them previously. You do not want ongoing permanent work and are happy with a casual roster covering leave.
Building relationships with people comes naturally and you know that good Support Workers can make such a difference in the quality of someones life.
To be considered for this role youll need:
- Initiative and the ability to effectively prioritise & multi task.
- Great interpersonal & communication skills.
- Ability to quickly learn & use new software for record keeping.
- Current 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
- Valid Drivers Licence
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 $15900 for general living expenses and $2650 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
Kindly note to progress your application well need:
- National Police Clearance (current within 6 months)
- Immunisation record (Flu )
- First Aid Certificate
- Relevant qualifications or willingness to undertake studies whilst working with us
- A completed pre-employment medical questionnaire
How to apply
To express your interest please apply with an up-to-date resume. A cover letter outlining your experience / suitability is preferred.
About us:
Established over 50 years ago Southern Cross Care WA is a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation contributing to social health and economic development in WA. We do this by enabling the delivery of integrated services in our community for the increasingly complex health care and accommodation needs of our aging population and those living with mental illness.
Our dedicated and passionate team of around 900 employees and 130 volunteers deliver care and services to over 3000 West Australians across our residential retirement village mental health community housing and home care portfolio.
Our promise to our clients residents and each other is to enable extraordinary because we;
Listen ActDo not give up Work as one.
Southern Plus and Southern Cross Housing Ltd. are part of the Southern Cross Care WA Inc. Group.
Southern Cross Care WA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We also acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.
For more information on the services we provide visit:
Employment Type
Gig
