An innovative community approach to Aged Care
Making it possible for:
- Client Services: ensuring our aging community has the ability stay living in their own home whilst receiving aged care services; and
- Contractor Services: increasing the number of local jobs in Augusta for people seeking to work in the aged care industry
Clients
If you are over 65 years old, or an Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander over 50 years old, you could be eligible for a government funded Home Care Package.
Domestic assistance: Support to remain at home in Augusta
Home Maintenance Services: Keeping your home in a safe condition.
Social Support: Stay connected to your local community.
Meal Assistance: Receive meals delivered to your home or assistance with grocery shopping or meal preparation.
Transport Services: Get from one point to another safely, in comfort and with company.
Personal Care: For daily personal care
Clinical Care: Including nursing and allied health specialists.
Eligibility for this package is determined through the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT), to identify what support might help you return to, or keep the independence needed to manage your daily tasks and quality of life.
To determine your eligibility, or for more information, click on the Guide to Home Care Support Services or contact the Augusta Community Resource Centre.
Contractors
Aged Care Jobs are available for contractors living in or around Nannup. If you are a contractor looking for work flexibility in Augusta, then this the opportunity you have been looking for.
We are looking for contractors with skills and experience in a variety of work areas.
Daily Living Indoor Assistance: Domestic house cleaning assistance such as dishes, changing bed linens, vacuuming, mopping.
Daily Living Outdoor Assistance: Domestic gardening maintenance such as mowing lawns, raking leaves or pruning.
Social Support: Social outings including travel to partake in hobbies, shopping, transport for medical appointments.
Personal Care: Showering, hoist and transfer and assistance with medication.
Nursing: Onboarding assessments, wound care, medication and catheter care.
Allied Health: Occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and more.
For more information click on the Guide to Becoming an Independent Support Worker Handbook or contact your Augusta Community Resource Centre.
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