Community Support Assistant

As a Community Support Assistant (CSA) at VMCH, you’ll provide high standards of care and support to individual residents. As well as Activities of Daily life while taking into consideration their needs, life stage, development and strengths.

Highly focused on person-centred care, you’ll be across a range of communication strategies to promote positive interpersonal exchanges and interactions. All while completing accurate records and assisting to create safe and healthy environments for clients.

What’s required

Certificate III in Aged Care, Individual Support (Aging) or equivalent, or Certificate IV in Aged care or Ageing Support

Previous experience at an Aged Care facility (desired)

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to converse and relate to older people with understanding, patience and sensitivity

Strong commitment to client service and care

Team focused and supportive of colleagues

Able to work without supervision

Self-motivated and positive in outlook

Ability to prioritise and organise to meet timeframes

Sensitive and able to maintain confidentiality of both colleagues and clients

Computer skills across emails, intranet and working with MS Office

Rewarding work, within a supportive environment

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Competitive salary + salary package (with potential for increased take-home pay)