Aged & Disability Support Worker - Perth South

Company: Right at Home
Location: Washington
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Welcome to Right at Home'sJob OpportunitiesThe Right at Home Mission and Values Right at Home has a mission to 'improve the quality of life for those we serve'. We do this by choosing the Right People, to deliver the Right Services with the Right Approach. To continue this unwavering standard of quality care, we look for people who build our culture, who are sensitive and adaptable to clients' different personalities, cultural backgrounds, and home dynamics, and who align with our values of flexibility, approachability, accountability, collaboration and integrity. Benefits of Becoming a Right at Home Caregiver The foundation of becoming a successful Right at Home care worker is a deep passion for people and a commitment to providing high-quality care. In return, Right at Home provides flexibility and work security and a sense of belonging to a local, and national team. Right at Home values and supports your contribution and focuses on your career development with mentoring by experienced nurses and care managers, ongoing training, and continuous support with care manager supervision. Competitive pay, career development, a reward and recognition program and a world class team connection portal called 'Right About You!' which includes a wellbeing and discounts program are all part of the advantages of working for Right at Home. Aged & Disability Support Worker - Perth SouthProviding caring, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality holistic care in Aged, Disability, Transitional & Palliative Care and Hospital in the Home. Right at Home provides exceptional in-home care and support for a range of clients throughout the Metro and Rural Perth regions. We are seeking client-focused employees with an outstanding passion for the care industry. We expect our care professionals to provide our clients with the same care and respect that you would show to your own family. Our roles are varied and rewarding, providing Right at Home employees with great opportunities to experience a positive and thriving environment, where you can learn and share your knowledge amongst our great team of Care providers.We are seeking experienced Personal Care Workers with community care experience who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing a caring, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality service. Our priority is to help our clients live empowered and independently at home."Our Mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve."This role will report to the Right at Home Perth South Care Manager, operating from our offices in Winthrop, Perth.A successful candidate will have the following:

• Ability to provide personal and domestic care
• A passion for respectfully empowering and caring for people
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• High level of time management and organisational ability
• Willingness to participate in further education opportunitiesYour primary responsibilities include:
  • Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal hygiene tasks.
  • Mobility Support: Helping clients with mobility, including transferring from bed to wheelchair, walking, and positioning.
  • Medication Assistance: Prompting prescribed medication administration and monitoring health conditions as directed.
  • Companionship: Providing emotional support, engaging in meaningful conversation, and participating in activities to enhance the client's quality of life.
  • Household Tasks: Assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and laundry.
  • Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in the client's condition to the healthcare team.Qualifications
    • Certificate III or IV in Aged Care, Community Care, or Disability Services
    • Current National Police Clearance
    • Current First Aid and CPR certificate or a willingness to obtain them
    • Current Working With Children Card or willingness to obtain
    • Current Manual Handling certificate or willingness to obtain
    • Current or willingness to obtain relevant immunisations for working in WA health
    • C-Class driver's licence, your own roadworthy, registered vehicle, and comprehensive car insurancePreferred SkillsHighly Desirable:
      • Nights or sleep shifts
      • Current or willing to obtain Assist with medication qualification
      • Local knowledge and a strong network in Perth especially Northern corridor within the community and/or hospitals
      • Understanding of the Government funding environment for aged care & NDIS and hospital discharge environment
      • Excellent written and verbal skills
      • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position, including lifting and transferring clientsOther:
        • Ability to provide holistic care focused on improving the quality of life for our clients
        • Subscribe to a culture of teamwork, caring, and quality service
        • A passion for respectfully caring for and empowering people
        • Professionalism, a good reputation & respect for our staff, clients, and their families
        • High level of time management and organisational ability
        • Good judgment, quick decision-making, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills
        • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
        • Willingness to participate in further education opportunities
        • Compassionate, patient, and respectful approach to care
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