Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Do you have Certificate 3 Individual Support or Certificate 3 Home and Community Care? We are looking for Community Support Workers to provide assistance and support to MRC Tas clients using client-centred practice and a strengths-based model in their home or the community.
* Location: Hobart
* Award and Level: SCHADS Level 2 (Home Care)
About Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania
Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania (MRC Tas) is a not-for-profit organisation focused on meeting the needs of migrants, humanitarian entrants, and refugees through effective, targeted, and meaningful services. Our passionate and energetic teams thrive on making a lasting difference.
This role will suit you if you share:
Our vision - A vibrant and diverse lutruwita/Tasmania where everyone is included and everyone belongs.
Our mission - To work alongside people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, so individuals and communities throughout lutruwita/Tasmania thrive.
Our values - Respect - Inclusion - Compassion - Integrity - Innovation – Collaboration
You will join a diverse, inclusive, dynamic, experienced, and progressive statewide organisation.
MRC Tas Aged and Community Services connects older people and people with a disability and their carers with social activities and support to live at home, be part of the community, and access services. MRC Tas also provides cultural education to aged care service providers and other community organisations. Services have a focus on cultural needs, wellness, and independence.
About the role
You will build positive rapport with clients and provide personal care, meal preparation, and domestic assistance while promoting person-directed decision making. This is a casual position, with shifts available 7 days a week.
The successful candidate will have:
* Certificate 3 in Aged Care and/or Certificate 3 in Home and Community Care
* Skills and experience in aged and/or community services and experience working in a cross-cultural setting in the health, social, or community services sector.
* Knowledge and understanding of issues common in the CALD population and knowledge of the barriers older CALD clients may face in accessing services.
* Ability and commitment to deliver support programs and group activities to clients, with a focus on building and/or maintaining client independence
* Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
* Effective written communication skills and demonstrated ability to complete case notes
* Administrative, organisational and time management skills; including demonstrated competence in the use of technology and ability to keep accurate records
* A driver’s licence.
For more information and to apply, please see: https://mrctas.org.au/job/community-support-worker-3/
Applications close Monday 2 December 2024, however, applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Have you completed a qualification in home & community care?
* Have you completed a qualification in aged care?
* Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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