Care Service Employee - South Coogee

Southern Crosscare Inc; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part 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

Job summary

Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) is seeking compassionate Care Service Employees for casual work in South Coogee, NSW. You will provide person-centred care, assist with daily living activities and support residents at morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

Join a not-for-profit provider with competitive pay, salary packaging benefits, and a supportive leadership team. Flexible shifts and opportunities for ongoing training are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support / 2nd year Nursing students who have completed 1 placement.
• Experience in a similar role in aged care.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, care and compassion in caring for 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Effective communication

Independence with teamwork

Respect for all people

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support

2nd year Nursing student with 1 placement

Job 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. When you join us, you will be provided with a competitive rate of pay, not-for-profit salary packaging benefits and the support of a wonderful leadership team and colleagues.

The Role – Care Service Employee (Casual) | South Coogee, NSW

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Service Employees to join our team on a casual basis in South Coogee. 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.

Your duties will include:

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

Experiencein 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

What's in it for you?

• 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 teamscan access adigital library of over 6000courses

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.