Community Support Worker

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care facilities, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

About You

A caring nature, comfortable of driving and transporting clients and working on your own.

You either have experience working in aged care, community or experience in caring responsibilities. Perhaps you would like a career change in helping our elderly community – Traineeships are available! *Eligibility applies*

Requirements

•            Acceptable National Police Clearance less than 6 months old

•            Evidence of up-to-date flu vaccination and Covid vaccination 

•            Current driver's licence

•            Access to a reliable WA registered motor vehicle with full comprehensive insurance

•            Pass pre-employment physical assessment and reference checks

•            Available to attend a paid compulsory 2-week induction/ training to help you get started at our training institute in Rivervale Mon-Fri 8am - 4.30pm.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Community Support Workers have the rewarding role of caring for elderly people in their homes, enabling their overall independence.

Your day-to-day workload will be varied from providing personal care (showering, dressing, hygiene), meal preparation and domestic duties, social support, shopping assistance, transport, and pet care. Additional responsibilities can include fitting and removal of pressure stockings, respite and assisting with medication.

We have several permanent part-time or casual opportunities based either north or south of the river in the Perth metropolitan area. Some sample rosters include:

•            Day Shifts: 7am – 3pm, 8am - 4pm, 9am - 3pm,

•            Afternoon shifts: 11.30am - 7.30pm, 12pm - 8pm, 2pm - 8pm

BENEFITS

A job with purpose. You will make a difference in someone's life, each and every day.

•            Salary packaging of up to $18,550

•            $31.38 - $32.40 per hour depending on certification plus loadings

•            Travel allowance of $0.85 cents per kilometre for travel between clients, as well as paid travelling time between clients

•            Work mobile phone

•            Industry leading training through our training institute

•            Discounted private health insurance with HBF and Medibank Private

•            Childcare assistance during school holidays

•            Traineeships available (Trainees can receive up to $5,000 from the Australian Apprenticeships program. This payment is to help offset the costs of everyday living. *Eligibility apply* CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual support (Home and Community)

HOW TO APPLY

We are looking for special people. People who are intrinsically aligned to ensuring that the way they perform their role, has a positive impact on those we serve every day.

Please apply now and answer the questionnaire for screening. Please note recruitment requires an online application. For any queries contact **************@amanaliving.com.au