Care Services Assistant

Bolton Clarke; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit benefits

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Job summary

Bolton Clarke is seeking a Care Services Assistant in Adelaide to support residents with nutritious meals and dining experiences. The role focuses on person-centred care, assisting with meal preparation, presentation, serving, and meeting individual preferences in a supportive environment.

Situated in the Tea Tree Gully area, this casual position offers work-life balance and opportunities to contribute to high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Compassionate and caring attitude.
• Willingness to take direction from others.
• Good time management and reliability.
• Eligible to work in Australia and be able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, delivery and presentation of resident meals.
• Serve meals and set up dining areas to meet individual needs.
• Support residents with meal selection, timing and preferences.
• Provide social and emotional support during mealtimes and promote dignity.
• Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information and assist with food safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Compassionate care

Reliability

Time management

Willingness to take direction

Job description

Care Services Assistant# Search for Jobs## Care Services AssistantApply: All Adelaide SA: Casual: Posted Today: End Date: November 10, 2026 (12 days left to apply): JR000094**Bolton Clarke Group**one of Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit providers of home care, retirement living and residential aged care, operating nationally and internationally. Bolton Clarke Residential group now has 87 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. **The Role**This role plays a pivotal frontline carer role with a particular focus on nutrition and dining, supporting residents to live a life of fulfilment through the delivery of person-centred care and support according to needs and preferences of each resident in everyday practice. Assisting in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals.Your responsibilities will be to provide care and support aligned with residents preferred daily routines with a strong focus on:* Meal choices and individual nutrition* Consideration of allergies and food intolerances* Enhancing the overall dining experience* Assist residents with meal selection and meal timing preferences* Prepare and set up dining areas to meet individual needs and preferences* Actively engage with residents to provide social and emotional support during mealtimes* Use empathy and kindness to foster a positive dining experience* Promote resident choice and control to uphold dignity and respect* Prepare and maintain dining experience areas and provide meal service to meet individual resident choices* Maintain accurate nutrition and diet information as required* Assist with quality food preparation in accordance with the Food Safety Plan, Bolton Clarke Food Standards and Dining Framework* Assist with maintaining kitchen stock supplies as required**To be successful, you will have:*** Demonstrated customer service skills* A compassionate and caring attitude* Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience (highly regarded)* Willingness to take direction from others* Reliability and shift flexibility* Good time management skills and the ability to work well under pressure* Valid working rights in Australia (Passport, Birth Certificate etc)* Complete a police check and or a NDIS Workers Check (or willingness to obtain) prior to commencement**About this location:**Located in the north eastern suburbs of Adelaide, nestled in leafy Tea Tree Gully. Our Home is collocated with the Ridgehaven Rise Retirement Village and just a short drive from the Tea Tree Plaza Shopping precinct. **Why Work For Bolton Clarke:** * Excellent work/life balance with shifts that suit your personal needs* A caring team environment with strong clinical and allied health support* Career progression and development opportunities* **Generous salary packaging and not-for-profit tax benefits – claim up to $18,550 tax free*** Private health insurance and gym discounts* An Employee Assistance Program for staff and family**Apply Now:** Our application process takes 10 minutes to apply, please follow the below link to start your application.**Our commitment to diversity:** At Bolton Clarke we expect our staff to respect and value differences in age, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status and family or marital status.Appointment to this position and ongoing employment is subject to your commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion.If you have any further queries, please contact ([e-mail])