AddressThe District Nurses (TDN) has been delivering in home community health care to Tasmanians for over 125 years maintaining a primary healthcare focus in all our services. The District Nurses is a not for profit, charitable organisation that is not affiliated with any residential age care service or religious organisation.
TDN is seeking Domestic Assistants & Community Support Workers (CSW) with experience and knowledge to support clients to live independently in their own homes in the community.
Domestic Assistant Responsibilities:
- Basic household cleaning
Community Support Worker Responsibilities:
- Basic household cleaning
- Assisting with meal, snack preparation and hydration based on nutritional requirements
- Assisting with washing, bathing and/or showering
- Assisting with dressing and grooming
- Providing social support
- Encouraging client independence
Do you have the following attributes?
- Exceptional customer service and advocacy skills
- You love to empower clients with choice and independence
- Enjoys working autonomously
- Provides client centered care and support
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to perform in a physically demanding role
- Certificate III Individual Support (Aging or Home & Community) - NOT required for the Domestic Assistant position
You will need:
- A valid unrestricted driver licence as well as a registered roadworthy vehicle with car insurance
- National Police Check and Working with vulnerable people check
- Current first aid certificate
To Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role via SEEK.
For a position description including the selection criteria please go to https://thedistrictnurses.org.au/careers/
For more information, please contact Colleen Hooper, Support Worker Manager, on phone; 6208 0500 or email; *******@thedistrictnurses.org.au
Applications Close: Monday 10th June 2024
We reserve the right to commence recruitment proceedings immediately and may close the advert early at our discretion.
