Home & Community Support Worker (Casual)
Come and join an organisation that values it's people and ideas. Provide quality home & community support to a diverse range of individuals.
Summary about this job
Aged & Disability Support
Company: Jewish Community Services Incorporated
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Casual/Vacation
Salary: $25 - $29.99 per hour
Phone: +61-7-7919-2471
Fax: +61-3-2263-1257
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Detail information about job Home & Community Support Worker (Casual). Terms and conditions vacancy
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Access to salary packaging (you can contribute up to $15,900 per FBT year from your pre-tax salary - this means more take home pay)!
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Supportive team environment
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Immediate start
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Casual position up to 10 hours per week + opportunities for relief work.
Home & Community Support Workers provide the following support to JCS service users, however this is not limited to:
- Domestic Assistance - including household cleaning and escorting to undertake activities such as shopping, appointments and bill paying.
- Personal Care - including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, assistance with mobility and eating.
- Community Support - including assisting with the facilitation of centre based and social support groups, programs, meal preparation and transportation.
- Respite Care - including providing the clients carer/and or family with a break from their caring duties.
To be considered for this role, you should have and be able to demonstrate the following:
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Home & Community Care (or equivalent qualification);
- Current National Police Clearance (NPC) or willingness to obtain;
- Senior First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain;
- Current SA (CAR) Drivers Licence and access to a reliable vehicle;
- Experience in performing a range of household, personal assistance and other client support tasks as per the client support plan;
- Ability to monitor client well being and communicate concerns to the Team Leader;
- Effective administrative skills in completion of time sheets, travel records, client reporting and other basic forms;
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills;
Applicants should have availability Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm
Applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position. Whilst it is not essential that the successful applicant has a background in Jewish faith and culture, it is requirement that all employees are committed to learning and upholding Jewish cultural values.
About Jewish Community Services
JCS is a non-profit community organisation established in 1994 to respond to the needs of individuals and families in South Australia's Jewish Community.
Our core services include Home & Community Support services for frail/older people over the age of 65 through the provision of domestic support personal care, social support, transport, meals and centre based day care delivered by a mix of paid and non paid staff.
Although we prioritise services to those within the Jewish community, JCS also promotes and provides home and community support services to the broader community of Adelaide to ensure the needs of older, frail individuals are adequately met.
A position description is available from the home page of of our website www.jcssa.asn.au or by emailing [email protected]
Applicants must address the selection criteria with a cover letter and provide their current resume.
Please use the Apply for this job link below. Applicants who do not complete the questions in the application process, will not be considered.