Support Worker - Personal Care
Job No:
JBC1073009
Location:
Perth
$32 - $71 per hour (SCHADS Award Rates paid weekly including casual loading and penalty rates)
Just Better Care Perth provides in-home aged care and disability support services, assisting people to live independently.
We are currently looking for Support Workers to join our Perth team. You can enjoy a flexible work-life balance and support people in your community to live their best life possible.
The role:
This role involves travelling to Client's homes and providing a high level of personal care assistance.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Personal care: showering, dressing, grooming, medication assistance, transfers in and out of bed, toileting assistance including supporting bowel and catheter care
- Supporting customers in the use of aids and personal equipment including: standing or walking frames, wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, sliding sheets or moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Supporting customers with complex and/or challenging needs
- Monitoring the well-being of customers and reporting on their progress
- Attending training as required
What you will need:
- Minimum Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Home & Community Care, Individual Support or Disability Services (preferred)
- Proof of Vaccination (where relevant) i.e. COVID-19 vaccination certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current CPR / First Aid Certificate
- Experience in providing personal care is preferred
- Current Criminal Record Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle (comprehensive insurance is preferred)
- Smartphone with internet access
- Current Manual Handling Certificate
- In line with WA Mandatory regulations, all staff must have had their first COVID-19 Vaccine by 1st December 2021 and be fully vaccinated by 31st December 2021.
What we offer:
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- SCHADS Award Rates paid weekly including casual loading and penalty rates
- Varied work supporting a diverse range of customers
- Ability to work independently and close to home
- Comprehensive training & internal development opportunities
- Free access to our online learning tools & programs
- Access to our free Employee Assistance Program
- Staff recognition programs
- Ongoing support and advice from our friendly local office team
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team of Support Workers please apply today.
What We Offer
Flexible work hours
Work the hours that suit you, so you can easily juggle life's other commitments.
Work close to home
Work local, and assist people in and around your own community.
Training
Grow your knowledge and skills with our training programs and online Learning Management System.
Employee Assistance Program
If you ever need additional counselling or support, we're always here to help.
Weekly Pay
Stay on top of your cash flow and your everyday expenses with weekly pay.
Recognition Programs
We have local and national program in place to reward and recognise our team members.