Job Description

A community support worker's role is to provide personalized assistance to individuals within their community, enhancing their quality of life and well-being. This involves a range of duties, including assisting with daily living activities, providing emotional support, and connecting individuals with necessary resources. They work with diverse populations, including children, adults, and those with age-related needs, helping them to develop skills, access community resources, and achieve their personal goals. Key Responsibilities: Personal Care and Daily Living Assistance: This includes tasks like bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming, as well as assistance with meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry. Emotional Support and Advocacy: Community support workers offer a listening ear, provide encouragement, and advocate for individuals' needs, helping them navigate challenges and build confidence. Skill Development and Life Skills Training: They may teach practical skills like budgeting, using public transportation, or managing finances, as well as supporting individuals in pursuing education or employment goals. Connecting Individuals with Resources: This involves identifying and coordinating access to relevant services, such as healthcare, mental health support, or financial assistance, as well as connecting individuals with social and recreational opportunities. Documentation and Reporting: Community support workers are responsible for maintaining accurate records of client interactions, progress, and any concerns, ensuring that all required documentation is complete and accurate. Ensuring Safety and Well-being: They are vigilant in monitoring individuals' safety and well-being, responding to emergencies, and reporting any potential risks or concerns. Working as Part of a Team: Community support workers collaborate with other professionals, such as nurses, social workers, and therapists, to ensure that individuals receive comprehensive and coordinated care. Essential Skills and Qualities: Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and a capacity for understanding and responding to their needs. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and non-verbal communication is crucial for building rapport, providing support, and advocating for individuals. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Community support workers need to be able to identify challenges, assess situations, and develop appropriate solutions. Patience and Flexibility: Working with individuals who have diverse needs and challenges requires patience, understanding, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Reliability and Professionalism: Community support workers are often trusted with sensitive information and entrusted with the well-being of others, so it's essential to be reliable, responsible, and maintain professional boundaries. Tamil candidates only.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?8,194.79 - ?23,197.48 per month

Benefits:

Food provided
Work Location: In person