Dementia and Disability Care Worker

Community Home Australia offers specialist support services for people living with younger onset dementia and cognitive disability in the ACT. We offer permanent, respite and day programs and have staffing ratios of 1:3 in a non-institutional setting. We have homes in Gordon and Wanniassa as well as a day centre in Greenway.

Due to the significant demand for our services we are looking to engage additional workers for both permanent part time and casual on call roles.

All applicants must hold at least a Certificate IV in Aged Care or Disability (or equivalent) and have a strong desire to work with people living with dementia. People with relevant experience and ongoing education in dementia care are encouraged to apply. Nursing and allied health students are also encouraged to apply.

The role is a combination of personal care work, social activities and household tasks including cleaning, laundry and food preparation. We require all staff to display flexibility and a willingness to engage with our guests to enable them to live their lives as they wish. Our homes are managed by a full time Registered Nurse.

Ongoing professional development is an expected part of this position and you will be enabled to complete ongoing education. All staff must complete specialist training in dementia care and advanced first aid.

All applicants must be located in Australia and have authorisation to work.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee mentoring program
Extended annual leave
Free drinks
Free food
Gym membership
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Education:

Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:

First Aid (Preferred)
WWVP Card or NDIS Screening (Preferred)
Work Location: In person