Job Description

Looking for an Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth job? Right at Home offers casual opportunities with competitive pay, training and travel reimbursement.

Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth – Right at Home

Are you looking for an Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth opportunity where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? Right at Home is offering opportunities for dedicated Aged Care and Disability Support Workers across Perth West Coast.

This casual support worker position is ideal for caring professionals who enjoy providing personalised assistance to clients in their own homes. The role involves personal care, domestic assistance, community access, meal preparation, medication assistance and social support.

Right at Home is committed to improving the quality of life of the people it serves. As an Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth, you will help clients remain safe, comfortable and independent while receiving support in their own homes.

Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth – Job Information

Employer: Right at Home

Job Title: Aged and Disability Support Worker – Perth West Coast

Location: Perth West Coast, WA

Employment Type: Casual/Vacation

Salary: Competitive pay and penalty rates

Posted: 2 days ago

Industry: Aged & Disability Support / Community Services & Development

Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth – Job Description

The Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth role involves providing one-on-one support to clients in their own homes. Workers will assist clients with everyday activities while providing respectful, reliable and person-centred care.

Right at Home supports seniors, people living with disabilities, people experiencing dementia and cognitive decline, and clients with complex or post-operative care needs.

The successful applicant will help clients maintain their independence and quality of life by providing practical assistance, companionship and community support.

Responsibilities

As an Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing personal care to clients in their homes.
• Assisting with domestic tasks and household activities.
• Supporting clients with community access and transport.
• Preparing meals according to client requirements.
• Providing medication assistance where appropriately qualified.
• Providing social support and companionship.
• Helping clients maintain independence in their own homes.
• Supporting clients with individual care requirements.
• Building respectful and professional relationships with clients.
• Following person-centred care practices.
• Providing reliable and compassionate support.

Requirements

Applicants for the Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth position should meet the following requirements:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent qualification.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Current Working With Children Card or willingness to obtain one.
• Current Manual Handling certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Australian working rights.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Reliable car.
• Comprehensive car insurance.
• Smart mobile phone.
• Previous caring experience.
• Understanding of the local geographical area.
• Weekday availability.
• Residing in Western Australia.

Applicants must also have a current medication qualification or be willing to obtain the required medication qualification where applicable.

Qualifications and Skills

The Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent qualification is an important requirement for this Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth position.

Suitable candidates should be confident providing personal care and domestic assistance while maintaining the dignity, privacy and independence of clients.

Relevant skills include:

• Personal care
• Domestic assistance
• Community access
• Meal preparation
• Social support
• Companionship
• Medication assistance
• Communication
• Client-focused care
• Reliability
• Time management
• Safe work practices

Previous experience in aged care, disability support, community care or a similar support role will be valuable.

Benefits

Right at Home provides a supportive working environment and opportunities for employees to develop their skills and experience.

Benefits of the Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth position include:

• Employee rewards program.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Work for a family-owned business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Work-life balance.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Competitive pay.
• Penalty rates.
• Ongoing learning opportunities.
• Recognition and rewards for high performance.

About Right at Home

Right at Home is a leading provider of quality in-home care services in Australia. The organisation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the people it serves.

Right at Home provides person-centred care to seniors and people living with disabilities, as well as clients with dementia, cognitive decline, complex care requirements and post-operative care needs.

The organisation helps clients remain safe and independent in their own homes by providing personalised support based on their individual needs.

Why Choose an Aged and Disability Support Worker Career?

Working as an Aged and Disability Support Worker can be a rewarding career for people who enjoy helping others. Support workers have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of clients.

An Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth can help clients with everyday activities while also providing companionship and social connection.

For caring professionals, this type of work can provide a strong sense of purpose while allowing them to develop valuable skills in aged care, disability support and community services.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements and are interested in the Aged and Disability Support Worker Perth opportunity, you can apply through the original SEEK job advertisement.

Before applying, make sure your application highlights your relevant qualifications, caring experience, driver’s licence, vehicle, availability and required checks or certificates.