Community Support Worker

Do you have some free time over the Christmas holidays?

Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life by assisting them to enjoy a full and independent life in their own home?

If you share a spirit that is caring, authentic, progressive and courageous then this position is for you!

We have multiple casual opportunities working in the central north metropolitan area and preference may be given to applicants that live close to our elderly clients.

Shifts are dependent on our clients’ needs but mostly range anywhere between 7am - 8pm which includes some permanent weekend work.

Brightwater can offer you:

Flexible working arrangements
Travel allowance
Mobile phone for work purposes
Unique staff benefits program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers
Exclusive health and fitness program heavily discounted, providing access to unlimited visits to all the fitness facilities included in the program (70+ locations).
Extensive learning and development opportunities and career progress

About the role:

You will be visiting our elderly clients in their own homes, assisting them to live independently in the community by supporting them with day to day tasks, social access and sometimes just keeping them company. Each day is different with different needs and some of the duties include:

Delivering quality care and support by ensuring the holistic needs of our clients are met in accordance with their Care Plan and care package
Personal care including showering, dressing and continence care
Facilitating community access opportunities for our clients
Providing cleaning, laundry and meal preparation services
Completing documentation and reports
Our friendly Brightwater At Home team will provide all the training and support you require to be the best Community Support Worker that you can be.

About you and what you will need:

You are comfortable working on your own, and more importantly, care about our clients as much as we do
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences
An empathetic and considerate nature and a client-focused approach
The ability to problem-solve and work flexibly without direct supervision
Certificate III in Aged Care/Disability (desirable).
A First Aid Certificate (less than 3 years old) or willing to obtain
A Western Australian drivers licence and a reliable, comprehensively insured car
A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old
Evidence of up-to-date Flu and COVID19 vaccinations