Care Service Employee

Illaroo Co-Operative Aboriginal Corp; Nowra; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Illaroo Cooperative Aboriginal Corporation is seeking part-time and casual Care Service Employees to deliver high quality care to residents in line with individual care plans. You will work with fellow Care Service Staff, Registered Nurses and the Care Service Coordinator to meet each resident's needs.

The role supports a not-for-profit Aboriginal organisation committed to employing local Aboriginal people and delivering compassionate aged care services in the Shoalhaven region.

Qualifications

• Experience in Aged Care preferred.
• Knowledge/experience in dealing with residents with dementia and incontinence.
• Ability to use a smartphone/tablet or willing to learn.
• Proof of COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations.
• National Criminal History Check required.
• Aboriginal applicants preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to residents in accordance with their individual care plans.
• Collaborate with other Care Service Employees, Registered Nurses and the Care Service Coordinator to ensure that individual care needs of the resident are met.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organisation

Time management

Empathy

COVID-19 vaccination compliance

Job description

ABOUT US

Illaroo Cooperative Aboriginal Corporation is a not-for-profit Indigenous organisation that provides a range of high-quality care services to both residential and community-based elderly care across the Shoalhaven region.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we work on, and we are committed to supporting the employment, development, and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Illaroo Cooperative Aboriginal Corporation is seeking a part-time and casual Care Service Employees.

The Care Service Employee is responsible for providing high quality care to residents in accordance with their individual care plans. The Care Service Employee will collaborate with other Care Service Employees, Registered Nurses and the Care Service Coordinator to ensure that individual care needs of the resident are met.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and respected Aboriginal organisation. Illaroo Cooperative Aboriginal Corporation are commitment to employing local Aboriginal people.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will:

Aboriginal applicants preferred but not essential

Experience in Aged Care preferred

Knowledge/experience in dealing with residents with dementia, monitoring care of incontinent residents, monitoring skin care, monitoring wounds, monitoring diabetes and behavior management

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing aged care

Reliable, excellent organisation, communication and time management skills

Proof of COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations

Empathy and a caring attitude

Ability to use a smartphone and/or tablet, or willingness to learn

Commitment to embrace, model, and work within the core values of Illaroo Co-operative Aboriginal Corporation

As part of the recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide a National Criminal History Check.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At Illaroo Cooperative Aboriginal Corporation you will become part of a culturally strong and supportive team, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Joining our team gives you the opportunity to learn with purpose and make a positive impact on the quality of life of our residents and the community.

We offer:

Salary packaging options

Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for professional development to support your career progression