Aged Care Worker

St Basil's Homes; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in New South Wales is seeking an Aged Care Worker to offer high-quality personal care to residents. The role emphasizes collaboration with nursing staff and includes assisting with daily tasks and mobility, while respecting residents' individual needs. Candidates should possess at least a Certificate III in Individual Support and a passion for elder care. This position supports a positive work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or in Aged Care.
• Experience working in residential aged care (preferred).
• Passion for enhancing the lives of older people.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care based on individual needs.
• Assist clients with daily life tasks and mobility.
• Work collaboratively with nursing team to ensure well-being.

Skills

Clear verbal and written communication skills

Ability to provide quality care

Team collaboration

Understanding of dementia needs

Education

Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Aged Care

Job description

Overview

St. Basils Homes NSW & ACT is an activity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and provides care and lifestyle options to ageing Australians. At St. Basils, we foster a culture of inclusion and respect and deliver person-centred care to our residents through lifestyle quality and choice, accommodation, and clinical and nursing services. Our services include Residential Aged Care, Home and Community Services and Retirement Villages. Our facilities are based at Kogarah, Lakemba, Miranda, and Randwick.

About the Role

The Aged Care Worker role is central to our person-centred approach promise which aims to enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical well-being of our residents. Working collaboratively with our nursing team, the role is responsible for providing high-quality personal care to our clients based on their individual needs. This includes assisting them with daily life tasks, personal care and mobility. The needs and wishes of individual residents are met as a priority, and we deliver services and supports that ensure the health and wellbeing of our residents.

Employment Details

Our employees are employed under the St Basils NSW/ACT Enterprise Agreement 2024. Our Aged Care Workers are employed under this EA as Personal Care Level 1 to 3 with an hourly rate between $31.31 to $32.90.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or in Aged Care.
• Experience working in residential aged care (preferred).
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide quality care and exceptional service.
• Passion for enhancing the lives of older people and for working in aged care.
• An understanding of the needs of people living with dementia.
• Respectful approach that supports people based on their choices.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, as well as the confidence to work independently.

How to Apply

This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive team in a caring environment where you can make a genuine difference. Our people are our greatest assets. Apply now!

Employment with St. Basils Homes is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a NDIS Worker Check, Reference Checks, and a Pre-Employment Medical Check.