Community Support Worker – Female

Allegiance Heart & Home Care is seeking a reliable and compassionate Community Support Worker to support aged care clients across Sydney and surrounding suburbs.

The successful applicant will provide person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing in the client’s own home and community.

Key Duties

• Personal care, including assistance with showering, dressing, grooming and other daily living activities
• Social and emotional support
• Companionship and meaningful engagement
• Assistance with community access and appointments where required
• Domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry, changing bed linen and general household tasks
• Meal preparation where required
• Supporting clients in accordance with their individual care plans
• Observing and reporting any changes in the client’s health or wellbeing
• Completing progress notes after each shift
• Following all workplace, infection control and safety procedures

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, respectful and client-focused
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working independently in clients’ homes
• Able to provide personal care confidently and respectfully
• Able to provide appropriate social and emotional support
• Able to follow care plans and instructions
• Professional when communicating with clients, families and the care team
• Committed to maintaining privacy, dignity and confidentiality

Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care or equivalent
• Current National Police Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Valid Australian work rights
• Reliable transport
• Ability to complete electronic progress notes
• Previous aged care, home care or community support experience highly regarded

If you are passionate about supporting older Australians to remain safe, independent and connected in their own homes, we would love to hear from you.