Care Services Assistant

RSL Care RDNS Limited; Livingstone Shire; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit tax benefits

Private health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bolton Clarke Glendale in Townsville seeks a frontline carer focused on nutrition and dining to support residents with meals, preferences and dignity. You will assist in meal preparation, service and social engagement, contributing to a positive dining experience across our aged care setting.

The role emphasises person-centred care, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards within a not-for-profit organisation.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills demonstrated in care or hospitality.
• Compassionate and caring attitude.
• Previous restaurant and/or commercial kitchen experience is highly regarded.
• Willingness to take direction from others.
• Reliability with good time management and flexibility.
• Valid working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, delivery, presentation and serving of resident meals.
• Support residents with meal choices and dining preferences.
• Ensure meal service aligns with allergies, intolerances and nutrition requirements.
• Maintain dining areas and assist with setting up meals.
• Engage residents socially during mealtimes and provide supportive interactions.
• Adhere to the Food Safety Plan and Bolton Clarke standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Compassionate attitude

Restaurant kitchen experience

Reliability

Shift flexibility

Time management

Working rights Australia

Police check willingness

NDIS check willingness

Job description

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 88 Aged Care Homes across QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA, with the inclusion of the Allity, McKenzie & Acacia Living Group. Bolton Clarkeis Australia’s largest independent, not-for-profit aged care provider shaping the future of positive ageing. With RSL Queensland and the Royal District Nursing Service at the heart of our DNA, we have been caring for Australians since 1885. Today, our exceptional teams support more than 130,000 people to live independently at home and across our 43 retirement living communities and 87 residential aged care homes. Everything we do is dedicated to enabling, celebrating and supporting older Australians to live and age positively.

The Role

The 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 Townsville, our Bolton Clarke Glendale facility is home to a close-knit community of residents. With comfortable, contemporary facilities and a committed team of clinical and care staff, Glendale is an exceptional aged care environment that tru

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

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.