- 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