Address- Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
- Salary: $1084.10 - $1095.80 per week - Temporary Full Time (multiple positions available, up to 30 June 2024) - WHA4
The Community Support Worker provides services to consumers within the region under a consumer directed model. The duties include but are not limited to: personal care, cleaning, meal preparation, transport, and social support, and are provided to persons who are aged, frail, or disabled and who wish to remain living in their own home with some assistance.
Community Support Workers need to be flexible, conscientious, organised, supportive and caring and be able to work autonomously within a diverse community. They will work closely and collaboratively with the consumer, their family and other health professionals, to achieve quality outcomes and maintain consumer independence where possible. Travel within and outside of the region is required.
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network Inc supports staff to further develop their skills across a variety of areas. Ongoing education is encouraged and enables staff to provide quality and responsive services to consumers.
The successful applicant will have completed Certificate 3 in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Home and Community).
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Screening/Check and specific immunisation requirements. COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement under the Public Health Act 2011 (Healthcare Setting Workers Vaccination) (COVID-19) to work in SA Health/health care setting.
Suitably qualified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference as a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and sections 34(2) and 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA).
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 806096
806096 Community Support Worker Job Pack.pdf
JCS+PCA+Carer+Aged+Care.pdf
