Assistant In Nursing - Redhead

Whiddon; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks Annual Leave

Long Service Leave

Parental Leave (12 weeks)

Fertility leave (up to 5 days)

Community Service leave (up to 3 days)

Compassionate leave (up to 4 days)

Extra public holiday per year – Frank

Employee Assistance Program

Salary Packaging options

Whiddon Scholarships/Leadership dev

Job summary

Whiddon invites you to join our Redhead home in the Hunter, NSW, where teamwork, open communication and a positive attitude support our residents. We focus on relationships, not just tasks, with a unique relationship-based care system and staffing levels that keep you connected with residents and families.

This permanent part-time role offers shifts across Monday to Friday, with a flexible approach to work-life balance and opportunities to grow within a not-for-profit family environment.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in Residential Aged Care (or similar).
• Availability to work a mix of shifts across Monday to Friday on a permanent part-time basis.

Skills

Aged care experience

Weekday shifts availability

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

Job description

You are passionate about your residents. Here, you will be with like-minded colleagues who understand how important teamwork, open communication and a positive attitude are to both you and our residents.

We know you want to focus on relationships, not just tasks, so we will support you with a unique relationship-based care system and a priority on maintaining good staffing levels.

You also have a life and responsibilities outside of work though, and wewill work with you to agree the shifts that suit you and remain flexible and open-minded about whatever might come up in the future.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, we are like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

We are hoping you will join our fantastic Whiddon family at Redhead, in the Hunter, NSWregion, on a permanent part-timebasis.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (or equivalent)


• At least 12 months experience working in a Residential Aged Care setting (or similar)


• Availability to work a mix of shifts across Monday to Friday on a permanent part-time basis

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around ‘Five Pillars’ – mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body
  
  
  
  • 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
  
  
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  
  
  • 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
  
  
  • Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
  
  
  • Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
  
  
  • Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
  
  
  • Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
  
  
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support


• Work/life balance. Options to work morning, afternoon or night shifts


• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:




• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.


• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.


• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.


• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.




• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.


• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!


• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.


• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!


• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.


• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.


• Locations across NSW and QLD.If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes

Please note all successful candidates are required to provide evidence of NDIS Workers Check.

Please also note that visa sponsorship is currently not available for this position.