Support Worker/Home Care Assistant

Position Summary (Part Time):
The position involves working in a team or autonomously. Assisting in domestic assistance, personal care, respite, client transport & more…

Values:
Gaffke’s is committed to the provision of high quality support work that meets the needs of individuals and care package managers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Mandatory:
– Current manual driver’s license
– Current satisfactory Police check & WWCC
– Cert III in Individual Support (Aged or Disability) or higher
– COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Key Selection Criteria:
– Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
– Respectful engagement
– Ability to plan, direct and monitor the activity of others
– Written communication skills
– Respect for work equipment/tools/vehicles
– Well-developed organizational and daily management skills
– Maintaining workload to ensure deadlines are met
– Well-developed problem solving skills
– Ability to work independently
– Attention to detail

Personal Attributes
– Committed to providing customer focused service
– Ability to use initiative
– Capacity and willingness to be flexible and adaptable
– Willingness to learn new skills

Key Responsibilities:
– Respectful engagement with customers and co-workers
– Development of visit schedule in collaboration with customers
– Report any identified risk and assist with development of risk management plan
– Participate in maintenance of equipment
– Ensure that any personal, private, or sensitive information remain confidential
– Maintenance of vehicle records
– Maintenance of client visit records

Personal Responsibilities
– Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations
– Punctuality
– Socially acceptable behaviour whilst representing Gaffke’s

Conditions of Employment:
– Employment subject to provision of satisfactory Police Record Check
– 6 months probationary period
– Comply with all “Gaffke’s Gardens & Landscaping” policies and procedures.
– Spot drug tests at employers’ discretion
– Willingness to receive COVID vaccination or provide proof of current vaccination

To apply:
Please email Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected]