Community Support Worker - Hopetoun (Goldfields)
Job No:
JPR1966
Location:
Hopetoun
About Juniper:
At Juniper we are proud to be one of Western Australia's biggest local aged care providers, championing individualised care that keeps our customers connected to the people, passions and places they have always loved. Right across the state, we are committed to exceptional care, accommodation, and support services for older Western Australians.
About the role:
We are seeking a Community Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive Home and Community Care team in the Goldfield region covering the town of Hopetoun. Hopetoun is located approximately 590 kilometres south-east of Perth.
Our Juniper Home and Community Care team provides community based care programs that assist our aged customers to continue to live independently in their own homes. Renowned for our commitment to the delivery of person centred care and best practice in relation to the provision of quality care, you will be working in a supportive environment that encourages initiative and leadership.
Whilst working in this rewarding role you will support the Community team in providing meals to home care customers. This role will involve the preparation and cooking of food, cleaning of equipment and application of safe food hygiene practices. Candidates with a relevant qualification will be viewed favourably, although we can provide training for a suitable candidate. This position is being offered on a permanent part-time basis with a contract of up to 20 hours on offer for the successful candidate with work to be conducted on weekdays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook food and appropriate cleaning
- Meal delivery
- Adherence to Client Care Plan
Key Requirements:
- Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable car - essential
- Trade certificate, equivalent qualification or experience in commercial cooking environment and/or aged care catering - desirable
- Understand documentation and relevant aged care legislation
- Understand principles of Occupational, Safety & Health and correct manual handling
- Verbal and written communication skills
What’s on offer:
- Attractive rate of pay $31.85 per hour, plus 11.5% superannuation
- Non-profit values driven Western Australian aged care provider
- All employees have access to Juniperks an online platform that unlocks exclusive retail discounts, employee perks, wellness initiatives and peer acknowledgement
- Salary Package up to $18,550 per annum tax free
- Health Insurance discounts
- Employee Assistance Program with free counselling
How to apply:
If you are passionate about delivering person-centred care and have the skills and experience required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and submit your resume.
Please contact Recruitment Advisor Peta with any enquiries about this position 08 6119 6041.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available. People of all ages and cultures are encouraged to apply. Shortlisting will commence immediately.
Please note that this position is in Regional Western Australia, not in the Perth Metropolitan area. Applicants with an address outside this regional area will not be considered for this position unless it is specifically stated in your application that you are imminently moving to the Hopetoun area.