**Job Title:** Community Support Worker (Casual)
Overview
This is an excellent opportunity to assist clients in living independently within their communities, using a Consumer Directed Care model for the provision of aged care, disability, and support services.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide personal care to clients, including showering, bathing, dermalux, toileting/continence management, stocking application, personal hygiene, and all aspects of grooming.
* Undertake household support tasks, such as vacuuming, washing floors, washing, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms/toilet areas, changing bed linen, and making beds, along with preparation and cooking of basic meals.
* Contribute to day centre activities, including transport, shopping assistance, and assistance with therapy services.
* Utilize a wellness and reablement approach to service delivery and meeting client-directed goals, requiring assistance with lifters, pressure area care, and medication management under clinical professional direction.
Requirements
* A current driver's licence and access to own reliable transport.
* Flexibility, conscientiousness, and ability to work autonomously in the community.
* Ability to perform under limited direction and work well within a team environment.
* Effective communication skills with diverse backgrounds.
* Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and empathy towards the elderly and disabled.
Working Arrangements
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.
Selection Criteria
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.