Aged Care Companion & Advocate (PT/Casual)

Uniting NSW.ACT; Tumut; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Growth opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus $500

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT in Tumut is seeking a compassionate Care Worker to join our aged care home on a permanent part-time or casual basis. You will provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to promote independence and wellbeing.

Daily living tasks include showering, personal hygiene, dressing, meals and mobility, with medication assistance available where qualified. A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent is required, along with a respectful, empathetic approach and a

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience in aged or community care, or a willingness to start in aged care while studying.
• Empathetic, adaptable and resourceful with Uniting's values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, bold.
• Ideally medication assistance qualifications but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to promote independence and wellbeing.
• Daily living tasks including showering, personal hygiene, dressing, meals and mobility support.
• Assistance with medication administration where qualified.
• Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathetic

Adaptable

Communication skills

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

Uniting NSW.ACT in Tumut is seeking a compassionate Care Worker to join our aged care home on a permanent part-time or casual basis. You will provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to promote independence and wellbeing.

Daily living tasks include showering, personal hygiene, dressing, meals and mobility, with medication assistance available where qualified. A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent is required, along with a respectful, empathetic approach and a