Aged Care Support Worker (Casual) - Impactful Care

Ageing Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award wages

Salary packaging benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Not For Profit tax benefits

Meal & entertainment salary packaging

Relocation benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Salvation Army Aged Care is seeking casual Care Service Employees to provide compassionate personal care and assistance to residents in a Sydney-based centre. You will work within care plans to deliver a homely, supportive environment with dignity and respect for every resident.

Responsibilities include routine health checks, wound care, continence support, medication assistance and documentation. Training is provided, and opportunities for career development exist within a well established

Qualifications

• Must have a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care and current First Aid Certificate
• Experience working with residents who are disadvantaged and have complex needs
• Training and experience in drug, alcohol and mental health care preferred
• Commitment to providing truly person-centred care and upholding WHS and infection control principles

Responsibilities

• Maintain privacy and dignity of residents at all times
• Respond to changes in residents' health and well-being
• Complete simple wound dressings
• Implement continence programs
• Attend to routine checks (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, blood sugar)
• Assist in managing residents with diabetes
• Maintain accurate documentation per shift
• Assist in developing resident care plans

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Working

Hard Work and Dedication

Blood Pressure

Blood Sugar

Business Process Improvement

Care Planning

Endocrinology

Health Care

Infection Control

Language Translation

Well-being and Personal Care

Medications

Nursing Home Care

Knowledge of Packaging and Processing

Caregiving

Computer Literacy

Education

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Aged Care Support Worker (Casual) - Impactful Care

Salvation Army - Sydney, NSW

Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
Source: Workforce Hub

Skills Required: Communication Skills Team Working Hard Work and Dedication Blood Pressure Blood Sugar Business Process Improvement Care Planning Endocrinology Health Care Infection Control Language Translation Well-being and Personal Care Medications Nursing Home Care Knowledge of Packaging and Processing Caregiving Computer Literacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

You will play key role in delivering our award winning model of care and make a real difference to residents' quality of life.

In the role of Care Service Employee at The Salvation Army, you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible for the delivery of personal care and assistance to meet individual needs of our consumers. The role is to deliver homely and loving environments by providing care with compassion, respect, integrity and dignity.

You will be able to work under limited supervision and in accordance with the resident's care plan to:

• Ensure the privacy and dignity of residents is maintained at all times and that all personal interactions reflect respect and compassion
• Recognise and respond to change in the condition of residents' health & well-being
• Complete simple wound dressings
• Implement continence programs
• Attend to routine checks, i.e. blood pressure, temperature, pulse, blood sugar
• Assist in managing residents with diabetes
• Maintain accurate documentation throughout each shift
• Assist in the development of resident care plans

About the Employer

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here - providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

• Join one of the most loved charities in Australia
• Well-established industry leading aged care provider with national coverage
• Above Award Wages with generous Not For Profit tax benefits (also for casuals)
• Up to five weeks annual leave
• Represent a world-class organisation
• Supportive and Inclusive team environment

Pacific Lodge is a modern 50 bed Aged Care Centre. Located in Collaroy, just minutes from one of Sydney's best best beaches, the facility sits harmoniously within a bushland setting. Our staff and chaplains go beyond the clinical to cater for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our residents.

About the Candidate

We are seeking Casual Care Service Employees that have experience working with residents who are disadvantaged and have complex needs. It is required that you have previous drug, alcohol and mental health training and experience to be successful in this position. We currently have positions available for individuals, who are committed to providing excellence in care and the best possible quality of life to our residents.

• An appreciation of and the ability and willingness to promote and support the values and ethos of The Salvation Army.
• Must have a Certificate III or IV in Aged Care and current First Aid Certificate
• An understanding and commitment to the provision of truly person centred care
• Understanding of WHS and infection control principles
• An understanding of residents' changing care needs and how this translates in AN-ACC reviews
• Computer literacy and experience with documentation
• A commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a team environment
• National NDIS worker screening check

Care Service Employees at the Salvation Army Aged Care enjoy:

• Above Award wages + super + allowances & shift penalties
• Access to generous Not For Profit salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year (also for casuals)
• Access to meal and entertainment benefits of up to $2,650 through salary packaging
• Access to relocation benefits through salary packaging options
• Up to five weeks annual leave - when working flexible AMs and/or PMs, and/or nights and/or weekends
• No rotating rosters with Salvos, we will support you to achieve work-life balance
• Up to 12 weeks Paid parental leave
• Novated car leasing
• Learning and development to support you in your role
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Career progression opportunities
• Transfer opportunities - we are in every major city in Australia
• Making an impact - socially and environmentally - with one of the most loved charities in Australia

Please note: evidence of two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination are a requirement of employment at The Salvation Army Aged Care.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.

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