Care Service Employee - Leeton | Assumption Villa

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Leeton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Meal and entertainment benefit package

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing training and development

LinkedIn Training

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking two compassionate Care Service Employees for casual shifts in Leeton. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living activities, and support residents’ emotional and spiritual wellbeing, across morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

You will join a not-for-profit aged care provider committed to high clinical standards and ongoing staff development, offering opportunities to learn and grow within residential aged care and in-home services.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support or 2nd year Nursing students who have completed 1 placement are required.
• Experience in a similar role in aged care is preferred.
• Demonstrates genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in working with elderly people.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Flexible to do AM/PM and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care including showering.
• Support residents with meals.
• Contribute to care planning with registered staff.
• Document care and services provided to residents.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support/ 2nd year Nursing students with placement

Job description

About Us!

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

Brief Description

We have a long history of providing exceptional care that empowers older people to live a full life. As a not-for-profit aged care provider, we’re able to invest in providing an exceptional experience to our clients as well as support and develop our frontline staff to achieve this.

Southern Cross Benefits!

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650


• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed


• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT


• Discounted private health insurance


• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program


• Ongoing Training and Development


• Linkedin Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses


• Genuine Career Progression Pathways – Buddy Program, New Grad Elevate Program, Study Support

The Role – 2 Care Service Employee (Casual) | Leeton

We are looking for two compassionate and dedicated Care Service Employees to join our team on a casual basis in Leeton. Flexibility to work across morning, afternoon, and night shifts is essential.

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life of our residents. You will provide person-centred care and support, assist with daily living activities, and promote residents' emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful connections and make a genuine difference in the lives of older people.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Assisting residents with personal care including showering


• Supporting residents with meals


• Contributing to care planning with registered staff


• Documenting care and services provided to residents


• Engaging residents in meaningful activities

Requirements

• Minimum requirements - Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support/ 2nd year Nursing students who have completed 1 placement.


• Experience in similar role in aged care


• A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with elderly people


• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal


• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team


• Respect for all people, regardless of background, age, gender, religion and ethnicity


• Flexible to do AM/PM and night shifts

Summary

About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.