Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS) is a new provider of Community Care Services in NSW. We pride ourselves on delivering tailored care to enhance the quality of life for our clients and their families. Our ultimate goal is to support clients to remain at home and engaged in their local community.

The Role

This is a casual position suited to applicants with a genuine desire to assist aged care clients fulfil their needs and goals and remain well living at home. Our lovely team of Community Support Assistants provide in home support which includes personal care, social support, and domestic assistance.

You must have a willingness to support aged care clients across our roster with shift flexibility to work during the day and some evenings. There are the occasional night shifts in the respite centre but the majority of shifts are during the week days.

Based in Batemans Bay and surrounds, you must have confidence and ability to work autonomously and travel to client's homes in and around their local community.

About You

• Experience with client personal care, continence management, challenging behaviours, manual handling, domestic assistance and social support in aged/disability or community care
• Exceptional verbal & written communication skills to facilitate & support client engagement & independence
• High level of time management
• Enthusiastic & passionate about providing a caring quality service for the elderly
• Well presented with a positive attitude
• Model team qualities such as respect, helpfulness, cooperation & support
• Sound knowledge of people with dementia
• Ability to provide progress reports

Qualifications

• Relevant Cert III minimum qualification in Aged/Disability or Community Care
• Current clear National Police Check
• First Aid & CPR Certificate (willingness to obtain)
• Opens Drivers Licence & own Car
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Smart Phone

Remuneration

Competitive salary package on offer including option to salary sacrifice, km allowance, comprehensive induction, and ongoing training/career development opportunities. Great hourly rate plus paid time and kilometres between clients.

Dementia and Aged Care Services (DACS NSW) is a division of Alzheimer's Qld. We believe that positive and meaningful life experiences are important no matter what stage of life you are at, with or without a diagnosis of dementia.