Care Services Employee

Fresh Hope Communities; North Boambee Valley; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Leave

Uniform Provided

Salary Packaging

Job summary

Fresh Hope Communities in NSW is seeking a Care Service Employee to deliver holistic care prioritising health, wellbeing and community connection for residents at Coffs Haven Residential Care Service.

This casual role offers 16 hours per week with higher hourly rates between $37.13 and $38.26, plus the option of salary packaging. You may upskill to Medication Competent CSE and access funded vocational training. Birthday Leave and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care) is required.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• National Criminal Record Check within the last three years.
• Experience delivering care in residential aged care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance residents' lives by building rapport with empathy and compassion.
• Provide quality resident care per the individual care plan.
• Keep the workplace safe for self and colleagues.
• Comply with aged care legislation, regulations, and WHS guidelines.
• Assist with basic daily living activities as needed.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Verbal communication

Written communication

Care giving

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care)

Job description

As a Care Service Employee you will deliver holistic care for residents that prioritises health, wellbeing, and community connection to support the changing needs of residents.

• Casual position, 16 hours per week at Coffs Haven Residential Care Service
• Higher hourly rates (between $37.13 - 38.26) plus the benefit of salary packaging
• The option to upskill to Medication Competent CSE and access to fully funded vocational training
• Birthday Leave – to free you up to celebrate with your friends and family
• Uniform Provided

Your Contribution

• Enhance the lives of residents by developing strong rapport based on empathy and compassion
• Provision of quality resident care as per the individual resident care plan
• Ensure the workplace is a safe one for self and colleagues
• Comply with legislation, regulations and codes in the workplace relating to the role as well as workplace health & safety guidelines
• Assist with basic care needs in daily living such as eating, dressing and toileting when necessary

The Essentials

• Have a Certificate III in Individual Support (Aged Care).
• Align with our values of Kindness, Integrity, Connection and Optimism
• Relevant experience in providing care services within the residential aged care environment.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations relevant to aged care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• A Current National Criminal Record Check suitable for aged care (within the last three years) or be willing to obtain.

About Us

Fresh Hope Communities exists to create spaces that cultivate belonging and places that feel like home.

For almost 90 years, we have been providing quality support and lifestyle choices across retirement, residential and respite settings, as well as conference and outdoor adventure experiences for school and community groups. We have over 1100 staff and together we service residents and customers across NSW.

For more about us visit our website https://www.freshhope.org.au

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