Support Worker Respite jobs

Job no: 497927
Work type: Part time
Location: Eastern Suburbs, Lesmurdie, Mandurah
Categories: Community Support Worker

At Amana Living, our Community Support Workers do more than provide care, they build trusted relationships and help older people continue living independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes.

This is a truly rewarding role where your kindness, compassion, and reliability make a genuine difference in someone’s day.

About the Role

No two days are ever the same. You’ll support elderly clients in their homes with a range of tasks that promote comfort, wellbeing, and independence, including:

• Personal care such as showering, dressing and personal hygiene
• Meal preparation and domestic cleaning
• Social support and companionship
• Shopping assistance and transport
• Additional care needs such as fitting and removing pressure stockings, respite support, and assistance with medication (where required)

We are offering a part-time position across the Hills of the Eastern suburbs in Perth. These suburbs include Carmel, Forrestfield, Maida Vale, Wattle Grove, Kalamunda, Lesmurdie

The roster is as below:

Week 1:

Wednesday – 12pm to 6pm

Thursday – 12pm to 6pm

Friday – 12pm to 6pm

Week 2

Wednesday – 12pm to 6pm

Thursday – 12pm to 6pm

Friday – 12pm to 6pm

Please note you will need to be able to commit to the above roster for your application to be considered

About You

You’re someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and understands the importance of empathy, respect, and independence in aged care. You are comfortable working independently, confident driving clients, and committed to providing thoughtful, person-centred support.

You may already have experience in aged care or community services or you might bring valuable lived experience through caring responsibilities. Either way, your caring nature is what matters most.

What You’ll Need

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our clients, you will need:

• A current National Police Clearance (issued within the last 6 months)
• Evidence of an up-to-date flu vaccination
• A current driver’s licence
• Access to a reliable, WA-registered vehicle with full comprehensive insurance
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and reference checks
• Availability to attend a 5-day paid induction program

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!