Care Service Employee

Uniting; Eden; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards program discounts

Fitness Passport access

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Uniting is seeking a Care Worker in Eden, NSW, for casual, on-site opportunities. You will provide care, companionship and support to residents, helping maintain independence and quality of life. Daily living tasks, mobility aid, and basic wound care are part of the role.

You’ll work in a compassionate team, uphold Uniting’s values, and participate in community activities with residents. A National Police Check and reference checks apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care.
• Adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, aligned with Uniting’s values.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents in our aged care home.
• Assist with daily living activities including showering, personal hygiene, dressing and mealtimes.
• Assist with medication administration and simple wound dressings.
• Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Empathy

Caregiving

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Care Worker

• Eden, NSW.
• Casual opportunities on offer, with up to $36.23 p/h + relevant loadings

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.
• 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

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

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 currently qualified and would like to be, then 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.

What to expect

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

About 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.