Aged Care Worker

Uniting; Gowrie; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550 (NFP)

U rewards program with exclusive perks

Fitness Passport access

Additional leave purchase option

$250 employee referral bonus

Job summary

Uniting Singleton Facilities is seeking caring professionals to support residents in our aged care home near Singleton, NSW. You will provide companionship, personal care and assistance with daily activities to enhance residents’ independence and wellbeing.

Qualified applicants with Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support are encouraged. If not yet qualified, we can help you achieve certification while you work, in a supportive environment aligned with Uniting values.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care or willingness to start in the field.
• Adaptable and empathetic with alignment to Uniting values.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to support independence and quality of life.
• Assist with daily living activities including showering, hygiene, dressing and meals.
• Assist with medications and simple wound dressings.
• Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

Communication

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care/Individual Support

Job description

• $36.23 p/h + super, salary packaging & lots more
• Permanent vacancies
• Offering AM, PM & night duty shifts, Monday to Sunday
• Singleton location

About Uniting Singleton Facilities

Elizabeth Gatesis a welcoming aged care home in an intimate community of 35 residents and is nestled in the peaceful rural township of Singleton in the Hunter Valley region.

Alroy Househas two separate households, each with between 24 and 25 residents, including a secure Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia.

Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You’ll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
• Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
• Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings and
• Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave
• $250 employee referral for any successful hire.

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification. If you’re not qualified and would like to be, we can help you get there.
• You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you’re studying or have recently become qualified.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check and Reference Checks.