Care Assistant

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift loading

Salary packaging options

Refer A Friend bonuses

Health insurance discount

Fitness Passport access

Parental leave

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Newcastle Anglican is seeking experienced Care Assistants to join its casual pool working across aged care homes in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing excellent care to seniors in our residential aged care homes.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic individual looking to gain further experience in a great team environment, with respect, compassion and integrity in every moment you care

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, or RN student in 2nd/3rd year.
• Current First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement) or willing to obtain.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to accurately document residents' care/progress.
• Willingness to undertake pre employment checks - criminal history check, functional health assessment including drug and alcohol screening.
• Own reliable transport - Car + licence.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote Anglican Care’s positive culture through interactions with residents, staff and their families
• Consistent delivery of person centered care to residents in our facilities
• Observe confidentiality matters at all times associated with documentation and communications
• Abide by Aged Care Standards
• Work as an effective team member

Skills

First Aid

Effective communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Newcastle Anglican are seeking experienced Care Assistants to join its casual pool working across our aged care homes, in the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Newcastle. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing excellent care to seniors in our residential aged care homes.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic individual looking to gain further experience in a great team environment. You will have the opportunity to make every moment matter by bringing respect, compassion, integrity and enhancing the wellbeing of our residents and consumers.

Why Work for us?

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of up to $36.23 p/h + shift loading
• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Refer A Friend bonuses
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Actively promote Anglican Care’s positive culture through interactions with residents, staff and their families
• Consistent delivery of person centered care to residents in our facilities
• Observe confidentiality matters at all times associated with documentation and communications
• Abide by Aged Care Standards
• Work as an effective team member

About you?

• Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, or 2nd/3rd Yr RN student
• Current First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement) or willing to obtain
• An ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to accurately document residents care/progress
• Willingness to undertake pre employment checks - criminal history check, functional health assessment including drug and alcohol screening
• Own reliable transport - Car + licence

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

You must have the right to work in Australia

No third party applications please

16 September 2026 Woongarrah New South Wales, Australia Up to $36.23 p/h casual loading Casual/Vacation Healthcare & Medical Nursing - Aged Care