Community Support Worker - Aged Care
CurrentMy current role is to help facilitate elderly people in continuing independent living.-Liaising with coordinators, according to the participants well-being requirements.-Supporting participants to self-advocate their own needs, and advocating on their behalf when required.-Aiding in daily Personal Care routines.-Providing domestic assistance in the home. -Engaging the participant in social support activities in the community.-Stimulating the participants social engagement and mental health.-Engaging with carers and supporting their respite needs.Company engagement:Internal Reference groups, LGBTQIA+ and diversity, Disability, Mental health-Providing insight to assist in policy development for staff -Participating in wear it purple day-Participating in STEPtemberExtended responsibilities:-Documenting Hazard and risk assessments in new participants homes.-Training new Community Support Workers during buddy shifts.-Supporting management in developing training structures for Buddy Shifts