Care Service Employee - Penrith | Thornton Park

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT); Penrith; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Meal and entertainment benefits

Fitness Passport

Private health discount

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking a Casual Care Service Employee to assist residents with daily living activities at our Penrith location. You will support personal care, meal assistance, and activities, while contributing to care plans alongside registered staff.

The role requires a Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support, with at least 2 years of relevant experience. We value compassion, teamwork, and reliability in a friendly, not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support required.
• Experience in aged care preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks, including showering.
• Support residents with meals and feeding as needed.
• Contribute to care planning with registered staff.
• Document care and services provided to residents.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities to enhance wellbeing.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

Job description

The Role: Penrith | Casual Care Service Employee

• Location 72-78 Empire Circuit,Penrith, NSW, 2750,Australia
• Base Pay $36.23 - $36.23 / Hour
• Other Compensation Casual Loading + Super + NFP benefits
• Job Category Care Service Employee
• Employee Type Casual

Contact information

• Contact Name Anthony
• Contact Email [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging (up to $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

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

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Requirements

• Must have full working rights

Minimum requirements - Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

Experiencein similar role in aged care(Minimum 2 years)

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

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.

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