Multiskilled Support Worker – Aged Care

About the role

Southern Cross Care WA is recruiting Aged Care Support Workers across Broome. You will support a variety of clients, helping them live at home safely and comfortably for as long as possible. The role involves spending a fair amount of time travelling between clients' homes.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care: showering, bathing, grooming and dressing
• Mobility and safe transfers, including access to the community, appointments, shopping and social outings
• Companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with medication prompts
• Domestic duties where required
• Following client care plans carefully and logging activities via smartphone

Required profile

• Comfortable working independently and caring deeply about clients
• Ability to build relationships naturally
• Initiative, ability to prioritise and multitask
• First Aid Certificate
• Valid driver's licence and reliable roadworthy vehicle
• Advantageous: Certificates in Aged Care, Individual Support or Community Services, Manual Handling and/or Medication Administration certificates, and an NDIS Worker Screen Check

Required skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Quickly learning and using new software for record keeping

What we offer

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and $2,650 for entertainment benefits
• Corporate health insurance with HBF and a free employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave, annual leave from 4 weeks (full time) and carer/personal leave
• Professional development opportunities and service awards for long-standing employees
• Flexible working environment

To apply, submit an up-to-date resume and a cover letter describing your experience and suitability. Interviewees will be asked for a current National Police Clearance, a flu immunisation record and a completed pre-employment health questionnaire.