Community Based Support (CBS) is a not-for-profit Tasmanian organisation delivering aged care and disability services to enable people to live safely in their homes and enjoy access to the community as they wish. Our work ensures quality of life is enhanced by providing a range of support services that are tailored to meet individual needs and goals to maximise independence.

Roles are based in Kingston/Huon, Eastern Shore, and Hobart and Northern Suburbs areas. 

We are supporting a number of Aged Care and Disability clients across Southern Tasmania, and are recruiting for experienced and passionate Community Support Workers to provide flexible, person-centred support to our clients in their own homes.

Why join our organisation?

• Ongoing support, supervision, and opportunities for professional development
• Diverse and rewarding caseload
• A dynamic team including a supportive management culture
• A generous salary package with Not-for-Profit salary sacrificing benefits

About you:

As a Community Support Worker, you will assist our clients with:

• Domestic duties such as dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, emptying bins fridges and freezers, as indicated in the clients care plan
• Washing clothing including hanging out to dry, folding and ironing of clothes
• Changing of bed linen as required
• Assisting with showering, bathing, medications, eating, toileting, grooming and any personal care needs as identified in their Care Plan
• Assist the client with community access as identified on the clients care plan

What you must have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or other relevant qualification;
• A current full Tasmanian C class manual drivers license, and your own reliable transport;
• Fully Covid-19 vaccinated and influenza vaccination upon start date;
• Current satisfactory National Police check (within the last 3 months) and Working with Vulnerable People registration;
• Your own smart mobile phone with a calls and data plan;
• A current First Aid certificate (or the ability to acquire);
• Medically fit and physically suited for the full inherent requirements of the job; and
• HLTHPS006 Assist Clients with Medication (desirable).

To apply:

For more information about the role please visit our website www.cbsaust.org.au/careers

With guidance from the Position Description and by addressing the Selection Criteria, please let us know why you are the right person to fill this role (maximum two pages).  We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will only be considered if you apply via our website.

Enquiries:

For further information about the role please contact Matilda via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Support Workers - Disability and Aged Care enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Community Based Support is an Equal Opportunity Employer