Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)Government - Local (Government & Defence)Manjimup Home and Community Care is currently seeking applications from people interested in or currently working in the Aged and Disability Sector. Join our friendly team to support individuals in maintaining their independence in a community setting. You will need to be available for scheduled as well as ad-hoc shifts and weekend work.The roles responsibilities include:Activities relating to domestic assistance, such as cleaning kitchens, bathrooms and other household areas (contributes largely to the positions duties).Activities relating to personal hygiene and grooming, meal preparation, and minor maintenance tasks.Assisting individuals to regain skills in everyday activities and / or retain existing skills to their optimal level.Transporting individuals to local and out of town medical appointments.Activities of interest in the home and local community including active companionship and socialisation. Includes assistance accessing agencies or services related to aged / disabled care.Respite support in consumers' home.Provision of regular reports to the line manager and maintaining active communication regarding changes to individual's condition, circumstances and service delivery.Ensuring that individual records are legible and all appropriate information is documented and filed in a systematic way.Ensuring that consumer confidentiality is maintained at all times.Opportunity for respite support shifts in the Manjimup Wellness and Respite Community Centre (which may include overnight respite).The PersonThe ideal applicant will have the following skills and experience:Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability, Aged Care, Home and Community Care or Community Services) qualification, or commitment to working towards.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.Demonstrated ability to work with and provide assistance to individuals from a diverse range of social, financial and cultural backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and display time management skills.Demonstrated physical fitness to endure prolonged standing and walking activities and the ability to push a wheelchair.Commitment to relevant training.Roadworthy, fully insured vehicle suitable for carrying individuals with limited or restricted mobility and a variety of assistive equipment.Current Certificate in Apply First Aid.C Class drivers licence (with PTD authorisation) (desirable).Previous experience in a Community Care environment (desirable).Experience in supporting older people or people with a disability living in their own homes (desirable).Note: MHCC employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated (minimum 3 doses) as per Management Policy 'Management of COVID-19 for Manjimup Home and Community Care (MHCC) Aged and Disability Services'.The BenefitsThe Shire provides the following benefits:Additional superannuation matching up to 5.5%.Free parking.Great opportunity providing challenging and varied scope of works.Idyllic location, tall timbers of the Southern Forests, to coastal settlements of the south, and providing an excellent work life balance.Well, what are you waiting for? Jump on to www.manjimup.wa.gov.au for all the information about the position, including the position description and how to apply. You can also find information on the Shire of Manjimup and the benefits of the local community. For further information, including the position description, please contact Emily O'Neil, Human Resources Manager, by phone or email Date: 5.00pm Friday, 15 November 2024The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date for applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr