Community Support Worker (Float) (Inglewood)

We are seeking a Community Support Worker with **_significant _**experience, living in the **Joondalup, Currambine, Connelly, Tapping and Kinross**areas and willing to provide personal care services throughout the Perth metropolitan area in our float position.

Our **_float _**positions are a little different to that of a mainstream Community Support Worker position
- such as:

- Set days and hours
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- 8am to 1pm
- Cover sick calls
- these may be allocated as early as 7am for an 8am start in the morning on the day of the service
- Cover leave periods
- If no services allocated, you may be required to come into Inglewood to assist with Scheduling or Admin duties for Brightwater at Home
- Willing to travel a distance to first client ( _we endeavour to avoid travel more than 30-45 minutes to first client but there may be requirement to occasionally do so if covering for sick or leave periods _)

**Essential availability**: Permanent Part Time (Contracted **30 hours**per fortnight): Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- 8am to 1pm

**Travel**: Must be willing to travel throughout the entire Perth metropolitan area with their own vehicle

**Essential**: The ability to be flexible on a daily basis with an ever-changing roster and travel requirement

**_Brightwater can offer you: _**
- Travel within the community and receive an allowance of $0.99 cents per km
- Mobile phone for work purposes
- The ability to salary package up to $18,550 tax free per annum-meaning you can legitimately pay less tax and increase your take-home payOur unique staff perks program, including access to BrightwaterPlus which gives you discounts with over 370 retailers

**_About the role: _**

You will be visiting our elderly clients in their own private 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 servicesCompleting documentation and reports

**_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
- A First Aid Certificate (less than 3 years old) + CPR if more than 12 months old
- A current valid driver’s licence to drive in Western Australia, as defined by the WA Department of Transport. ( **_essential _**)
- A reliable, insured car ( **_essential _**)A satisfactory National Police Clearance that is less than one year old

**Brightwater.**_Thrive, Connect, Belong._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qzazb