Home Care Support Worker

About GNA Services

GNA Services is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Home Care Support Worker to provide person-centred support to elderly clients living in their own home in Kalgoorlie, WA.

The successful candidate will assist clients to maintain their independence, safety, wellbeing and community participation while respecting their individual goals, preferences and dignity.

About the Role

This is a part-time/casual opportunity supporting an elderly couple with a range of home care and community support needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Domestic assistance including vacuuming, mopping, bathroom and toilet cleaning, general household cleaning, laundry and linen.
• Shopping assistance and running errands.
• Transport and accompaniment to appointments and community activities.
• Social support, companionship and community access.
• Supporting clients with mobility while following safe manual handling practices.
• Monitoring client wellbeing and reporting any changes to the Care Coordinator.
• Supporting clients to maintain independence and achieve their care plan goals.
• Completing accurate progress notes and incident reports.
• Following GNA Services policies, aged care standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

About the Clients

The role involves supporting clients with a range of support needs, including:

• Acquired brain injury
• Stroke-related disability
• Reduced mobility and wheelchair dependence
• Chronic pain and limited endurance
• Cardiovascular conditions
• COPD
• Diabetes
• Depression
• High falls risk

Experience supporting people with complex or multiple support needs will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability or Community), or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in aged care, home care, disability or community services.
• Current National Police Clearance.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.
• Reliable and appropriately insured vehicle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in clients' homes.
• Understanding of person-centred care, dignity and client choice.

NDIS Worker Screening Check is desirable.

Desirable Experience

Experience with the following would be advantageous:

• Stroke or neurological conditions
• Acquired brain injury
• Mobility limitations
• Mental health support
• Aged Care Home Care Packages
• Falls prevention
• Safe manual handling
• Supporting elderly couples
• Complex care and support needs

What GNA Services Offers

• Flexible part-time/casual work.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive team environment.
• Meaningful work supporting people to remain independent in their own homes.
• Opportunity for ongoing work based on client and service requirements.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.

Pay: $50.00 – $90.00 per hour

Work Location: In person