Title: Home Care Support Worker
St Jude's has been one of the more innovative and leading service providers for people requiring aged care services in Western Australia since 1982. Our purpose is to maximise the health, enjoyment and quality of life of people seeking support in their own homes. Our experience in service delivery is reflected through 40 years of providing quality services and maintaining the highest of standards for our clients.
Role Summary
The role of the Home Care Support Worker is to provide support to our aged care clients who reside in their own homes. Support workers are tasked with providing person-centered care aimed at maintaining the independence and happiness of their clients. This may involve undertaking duties such as assistance with daily living tasks or personal care needs, medication administration or the preparation and serving of meals. It may also include reporting back to coordinators on the progress of care and client satisfaction with services. The role is also responsible for transporting clients and domestic tasks such as house cleaning.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Taking clients out for social outings and activities, shopping trips or GP/specialist appointments
- Servicing clients at their respective homes with activities of daily living such as toileting, showering, and dressing
- Light domestic duties and meal preparation/eating assistance
- Medication administration duties
- Liaising with the families and representatives of your client as required
Skills, Attributes and Experience
The ideal candidate will pride themselves on their ability to deliver person-centered care that values the choice and goals of the client. They will have the people skills to build and maintain meaningful, lasting relationships with their clients. They will also demonstrate a commitment to being a productive and positive member of the broader home care team.
As well as the above skills, the Key Requirements include:
- National Police Clearance (less than 12 months old)
- Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- Previous experience as a support worker in the health/aged care sector or a relevant Cert III qualification is essential
St Jude's Home Care Services are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, we would welcome and encourage your application. If your application is selected for progression then we will be in touch to discuss it with you soon.