Community Support Assistant

As a Community Support Assistant, you will provide personalised care and support to ageing clients within their homes and community.

The role focuses on helping clients maintain their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life through assistance with daily living activities, social support, personal care, domestic assistance, and transport services where required.

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

A current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a fully insured (comprehensive), registered vehicle for travel between client homes

Willingness to obtain - First Aid, CPR & Police check

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

Rewarding work, within a supportive environment

Professional development and career progression opportunities