Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) are an established provider of Community Care Services in Queanbeyan NSW. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored care to enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families. Our ultimate goal is to support clients to remain at home and engaged in their local community. We are seeking Community Support Assistants to assist clients to enjoy fulfilling and engaged lives beyond a diagnosis or health conditions. The CSA supports the clients in every aspect to stay socially active, pursue hobbies and continue to lead valued lives. Additionally, with reablement and wellness approaches clients are supported with their personal care tasks and domestic activities. We aim to make real change to a person's life and make growing old a positive experience for all Australian's, through our healthy ageing initiatives. The Role We are looking for Community Support Assistants based within and around Queanbeyan NSW. We are looking for candidates with the confidence and ability to work autonomously and travel to client's homes in and around their local community. You should be open to providing client services from Monday to Friday, between 7 AM and 6 PM, with a range of morning and afternoon shifts available. Candidates can expect to work 15 to 20 hours per week. About You Knowledge of personal and domestic cares, continence management, medication prompts, sound approach to challenging behaviours, manual handling and social support in an aged/disability or community care setting Exceptional communication skills to support client engagement & independence Ability to time manage your workload Enthusiastic & passionate about providing a caring quality service for the elderly Well presented with a positive attitude Model team qualities such as respect, helpfulness, cooperation & support Sound knowledge of people with dementia Ability to provide written progress reports Qualifications Relevant Cert III minimum qualification in Aged/Disability or Community Care (or working towards) Current National Police Check First Aid & CPR Certificate (willingness to obtain) Drivers Licence & own Car Comprehensive Insurance Smart Phone Culture & Benefits Casual opportunities with lots of hours available. The opportunity to work within a new team of passionate & dedicated professionals Competitive remuneration package on offer including access to salary sacrifice for the Not-For-Profit sector Ongoing training & professional development opportunities Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS NSW) is a division of Alzheimer's Qld. We believe that positive and meaningful life experiences are important no matter what stage of life you are at, with or without a diagnosis of dementia.