| West Coast HOMECARE does not employ staff to provide direct services but through its brokerage model facilitates a "Contract For Service" agreement from a range of contractors to meet the individual and specific needs of the client. |
| A person can become registered as an approved contractor in two ways:- |
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| :: Client nominated :: |
| Contracting for services is limited to the client nominating |
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| :: WCHC approved :: |
| The Contractor in this case is approved to service any number of clients |
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| :: Benefits of being a Contractor :: |
You are self employed therefore you:-
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- Have flexibility when you work, where you work & for whom will you work...it is your business.
- Choose how far you will travel and conditions in which you will work
- Negotiated hourly rates depending upon qualifications, and type of service required
- Variety of work - you choose the type of service you would like to provide
- May be eligible to claim for taxation purposes against expenses incurred in the operation of your business
- A balanced life between work and leisure
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| :: Type of services offered :: |
- Personal care
- Overnight care
- Home help
- Meals
- Laundry
- Social Support
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- Shopping
- Respite
- Transport
- Security
- Home safety modifications
- Garden safety maintenance
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| :: To apply :: |
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| :: Process :: |
- Register interest to be a Contractor - people from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply
- Attend an Orientation Session on the role and responsibilities of being a "WCHC Approved" contractor
- Complete an application form
- Attend an interview
- Provide names of two referees
- Must obtain and provide confirmation of a Police check
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| :: Qualifications/Experience :: |
We encourage all contractors to have a current first aid certificate
Some services do not necessarily require formal training but come through life experience but...
Those who have been attending courses that provide skills in home care services place themselves into a better position to gain contracts and ...
Those who do have a Community Services Certificate 3 - Aged Care or Disability or higher will place themselves in a preferred position in establishing regular contracts |
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| :: Benefits to the client :: from using Independent Contractors |
- Choice of contractor
- Choose when the service is provided
- Flexible service that is responsive to changing needs
- Care managers maintain regular contact with the client and contractors to ensure quality services are provided.
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| West Coast HOMECARE is auspiced by West Coast Community Services Inc and is recognised as a provider of Home and Community Care Services in accordance with the Home and Community Care National Service Standards. |
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