Aged Care Support Worker

Aged Care Support Worker

1 x Full-Time Role Full-Time Roster 8 weeks on, 2 weeks off

Based in Tjuntjuntjara, Spinifex Lands, WA

Tjuntjuntjara is a small, remote Aboriginal community located on the Spinifex Lands in the Western Desert region of Western Australia. Within this area, Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) is an Aboriginal corporation with responsibility for managing the essential and community services in the community. This includes, but is not limited to, the Community Store, Community Resource Centre, a Women’s Centre, Indigenous Sport and Recreation program, an Environmental Health program, municipal services (airstrip, tip, road maintenance, water, power, sewerage), mechanics workshop, the Community Development Program and Spinifex Health Service’s (including Youth and Home and Community Care programs). Tjuntjuntjara is the main population Centre for the Spinifex Lands, over 55,000 sq. kms of Native Title area in the Great Victoria Desert region of Western Australia.

Role

The Support Worker will assist the health staff to provide services in line with the CHSP Guidelines to CHSP Clients. This includes personal care and assistance, domestic assistance including hygienic preparation of meals and delivery as directed by the Health Services Manager. A key part of the role will be to comply with safe work practices and procedures and maintain a clean kitchen.

The Support Worker will assist clients with activities, personal care and laundry services. The Support Worker will assist the health staff to provide services in line with the CHSP Guidelines to CHSP Clients. This includes personal care and assistance, domestic assistance including hygienic preparation of meals and delivery as directed by the Health Services Manager. A key part of the role will be to comply with safe work practices and procedures and maintain a clean kitchen.

Duties

Provide in Home Care for Aged Care Clients

• Perform domestic assistance tasks as identified on client worksheets, including general household cleaning, laundry, linen changes, and cleaning of bathrooms, living areas, and toilets.
• Assist with meal planning, including food costing, ingredient ordering, and stock management.
• Prepare nutritious meals and ensure timely delivery to community members.
• Conduct environmental safety observations during meal deliveries and promptly report any actual or potential risks to the Manager.
• Maintain the confidentiality, privacy, and security of client and family information at all times.
• Participate in mandatory training programs and attend staff meetings as required.
• Comply with organisational policies, procedures, and workplace standards.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of services provided and duties undertaken.

Work in a Collaborative Team

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with team members to achieve organisational goals and deliver quality services.
• Strong commitment to the values of honesty, integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of work.
• Ability to use initiative, solve problems effectively, and contribute positively within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Reliable, adaptable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a tea

Capacity Building and Mentoring

• Promote community understanding, knowledge and engagement with PTAC services.
• Foster capacity building within the corporation and community by mentoring local staff and supporting professional development and training initiatives.

The candidate will have:

• Well-developed communication and active listening skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and respond effectively to client needs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide support and assistance to individuals in a respectful, compassionate, and person-centred manner.
• Understanding of data integrity principles and the ability to maintain accurate, confidential, and secure records.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Capable of working with limited supervision while maintaining a high standard of performance and accountability.
• Strong personal drive, resilience, and adaptability, including the ability to live and work in remote or regional locations.
• Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess situations, identify solutions, and respond appropriately to challenges.
• Reliable, organised, and committed to delivering quality services in a professional manner.
• A current Western Australian Working with Children Check.
• A National Police Clearance (not more than 2 years old).
• Australian citizenship, permanent resident status, or appropriate work visa.
• A current manual driver’s licence.
• Certificate 3 in Individual Support or Certificate 4 in Ageing Support (or equivalent).

The candidate will ideally have:

• Current first aid certificate
• Food handling certification or Knowledge of good food handling
• Good computer skills with understanding of Word & Excel

The salary offered is $81,828.32 plus site loading $16,365.66 Per annum. As a not-for-profit, PTAC offers salary packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income. For any job-related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement please contact ptachr@dabs.net.

To Apply:

1. Submit your cover letter along with your resume via SEEK or alternatively in PDF format to ptachr@dabs.net.

Before an offer of employment can be made PTAC requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months.

You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as PTAC reserves the right to shortlist and interview applications as received. While we would love to contact each applicant, this is not always possible, and we thank every applicant in advance for taking the time to apply.

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.