Aged Care Worker

St Basil's NSW ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Salary packaging benefits

Employee referral program

Job summary

St Basil's NSW/ACT is seeking Aged Care Workers for morning, afternoon and night shifts in Sydney to support residents with daily living activities, personal care and mobility in a compassionate, person-centred approach.

Join a caring, multidisciplinary team under the 2024 Enterprise Agreement with competitive hourly rates up to $36.59 base per hour, salary packaging, secure on-site parking and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• 12 months' experience in a residential aged care environment
• First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain through training)
• Australian work rights

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities, personal care and mobility
• Support health, wellbeing and independence through high-quality, person-centred care
• Collaborate with nursing and care team to promote dignity, respect and choice
• Deliver compassionate care that enhances residents' physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing

Skills

Communication

Personal care

Dementia care

Customer service

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Job description

Join our dedicated team at St Basil's Homes NSW/ACT, whereyou'll be part of a supportive and caring environment focused on deliveringexceptional care to older Australians. With residential aged care homes locatedin Lakemba, Kogarah, Miranda and Randwick, we offer rewarding opportunities tomake a genuine difference in the lives of our residents every day.

We are currently seeking Aged Care Workers for morning,afternoon and night shifts.

About the Role

As an Aged Care Worker, you will play a vital role insupporting the health, wellbeing and independence of our residents through thedelivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

Working collaboratively with our nursing and care team, youwill assist residents with daily living activities, personal care and mobilitywhile promoting dignity, respect and individual choice. You will help create apositive resident experience by delivering compassionate care that enhancesresidents' physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Our employees are employed under the St Basil's NSW/ACTEnterprise Agreement 2024, with Aged Care Workers classified as Personal CareWorker Level 3, earning up to $36.59 base per hour (depending onqualifications and experience).

About You

You are passionate about improving the lives of older peopleand understand the importance of delivering care that is respectful,compassionate and person-centred.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CertificateIII in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Aged Care
• CurrentFirst Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain through ourtraining)
• Minimum12 months' experience working in a residential aged care environment
• Strongverbal and written communication skills
• Abilityto provide high-quality personal care and exceptional customer service
• Understandingof the needs of people living with dementia
• Arespectful approach that supports residents to make their own choices
• Abilityto work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also workingindependently
• Australianwork rights

Why Join St Basil's?

• Competitivehourly rates of up to $36.59 base per hour
• Salarypackaging benefits of up to $18,500 per annum, helping you maximise yourtake-home pay
• Secureon-site parking at our facilities
• $1,000Employee Referral Program for successful eligible referrals
• Bepart of a friendly and supportive team culture
• Ongoingeducation, training and professional development opportunities includingFirst Aid and CPR
• Careerprogression pathways across St Basil's Homes
• Theopportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of olderAustralians every day

Don't miss this opportunity to work within a supportive andcaring environment where your contribution is valued and recognised.

Please note that employment with St Basil's Homes is subjectto satisfactory completion of the following pre-employment checks:

• NDISWorker Screening Check
• ReferenceChecks
• Pre-EmploymentMedical Assessment

About St Basil's Homes NSW/ACT

St Basil's Homes NSW/ACT is an activity of the GreekOrthodox Archdiocese of Australia and was established to provide quality careand lifestyle options to ageing Australians.

We operate residential aged care homes in Lakemba, Kogarah,Miranda and Randwick, as well as Home and Community Services acrossmetropolitan Sydney.

At St Basil's, we consider our consumers part of our family.We foster a culture of inclusion, compassion and respect, and take pride indelivering person-centred care through quality lifestyle services,accommodation, clinical care and nursing services.