Community Support Worker

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA.  The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Esperance Home Care Team for a qualified and/or experienced Community Support Worker. This position is to provide support services to older people and younger people with a disability within the Shire of Esperance to assist them to remain living as independently as possible within their own homes. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide personal care support in areas such as dressing, bathing, toileting and eating.
• Carry out cleaning and housekeeping duties in clients’ homes.
• Undertake medication support and administration for clients.

This is a casual position initially with a view to permanency as soon as schedules allow. This position is only available to Australian citizens or those with permanent residency.

About you 

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

• Relevant experience or ability to work with older people and younger people with a disability.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and relate well to older people and people with disabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute to team goals.

Benefits

Hourly Rate: $35.05 per hour worked.

Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume and a Cover Letter.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0647.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.