COMMUNITY CARE WORKER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: August 2, 2024 - The Community Care Worker possesses extensive experience in Aged Care and thrives in self-directed environments, adept at supporting clients with cognitive and/or physical limitations. Demonstrates the ability to manage flexible schedules, including weekend work and split shifts, and proficiently uses IT systems like MS Word. Committed to traveling between clients' homes in the Illawarra region, with a strong passion for contributing to the Aged Care Industry.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Community Care Worker Resume
  • Medical Knowledge
  • Personal Care Techniques
  • Medication Management
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Scheduling
  • Documentation
  • Basic IT Skills
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Hygiene Maintenance
  • Nutritional Guidance
  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Dependability
  • Emotional Resilience

Summary of Community Care Worker Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Social Work with 5 years of Experience

  • Experience in the health care industry or other related activities 
  • Proficient in medical terminology required
  • Experience working in a multicultural setting required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
  • Excellent customer service qualities required
  • A verifiable good driving record or a reliable source of transportation required
  • Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills required
  • Experience in providing care support to people in the last weeks and days of life 
  • Evidence of regard for elderly people, experience in providing care in the community 
  • Experienced in operating effectively in a multi-site environment.

2. BA in Psychology with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience in Aged Care and working in a self-directed environment
  • Experience working alongside clients with cognitive and/or physical limitations.
  • Available for weekend work, split shifts and/ or early morning and early evening
  • Able to interpret schedules and written instructions, and/or know how to find the information required.
  • Demonstrated basic to intermediate ability to use computer IT systems including MS Word.
  • Ability to obtain positive notice in the legislatively required personal history check in line with service stream compliance requirements.
  • Previous experience in a similar community care role
  • Willingness to travel between clients homes in the Illawarra region
  • A strong interest and passion to work in and support the Aged Care Industry

3. BA in Sociology with 6 years of Experience

  • General knowledge of community and government service delivery systems, case guidelines, regulations and policies, interviewing techniques, mental illness and the emotional components of physical illness, individuals’ needs associated with disabilities, and community welfare resources. 
  • Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing with all types of people, in all types of situations. 
  • Ability to convey instructions and explanations to individuals and key parties, to negotiate available services, and to train others. 
  • Ability to operate computer equipment and be proficient in the use of Outlook, 
  • Excel, Word, as well as a general understanding of various state software programs, e.g., TIERS, SAS, and CSIL. 
  • Skill in managing stress and high profile situations while maintaining a professional demeanor. 
  • Skill in identifying systemic problems and ways to resolve same. 
  • Skill and ability to multi-task under pressure. 
  • Skill and ability to monitor performance and give appropriate feedback. 
  • Skill and ability to manage workload effectively to meet goals and objectives of Medicaid 1115 Waiver programs, prevent problems and meet timeframes. 
  • Ability to identify potential problems that would have a negative impact on service delivery and act proactively to prevent the problem. 
  • Ability to establish priorities according to relative importance and deadlines, set goals, and manage time efficiently.