Home Support Program

Aged Care Services | Aged Care

Closing date: 13/07/2024

Job Description

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

About the role

Join our Community Aged Care, Home Care team as a Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) Officer in this permanent full-time position, located at our office in Cannington office.

Be the first point of contact for new and existing consumers, respond to service referrals, record client data, prepare support plans and ensure CHSP Program guidelines are met.

About you

You’ll love supporting our consumers to have a great experience with us, while also having a:

• A Certificate III in Office Administration or equivalent or extensive experience in a community services administration/coordination role
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, utilising your initiative
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload
• Excellent computer skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Covid and influenza vaccination is preferred but not required and
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last 6 months)

About the benefits

In addition to salary packaging benefits to enhance your income, you will have access to:

• An employee Recognition Program
• Childcare discounts
• Career Pathways, Professional Development and Training
• Option to purchase additional leave and
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations and skin checks

To Apply

Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 13th July 2024 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.

If you live with disability and would like support to submit your application, please email **@mercycare.com.au

At MercyCare, every person matters.

With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.