Care Support Employee

Uniting NSW & ACT; Nowra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Inclusive culture

Career growth

Referral bonus

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT's Osborne Nowra aged care home in Nowra invites casual carers to join. You will provide care, companionship, and emotional support to residents, helping independence and quality of life.

You’ll perform daily living tasks, assist with medications, and support social activities, within a vibrant, inclusive team that values compassion, respect, imagination and boldness. A National Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care or willingness to start.
• Adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, aligned with Uniting values.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist with medication and simple wound dressings.
• Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Caregiving

Companionship

Emotional support

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Individual Support

Job description

• Up to $35.98 p/h + Casual Loading and Super
• Located in Nowra
• Casual Aged Care opportunities for qualified carers

About Uniting Osborne

Uniting Osborne Nowra is a vibrant home, with Nowra’s local shops, restaurants, and amenities right on the doorstep.

We have five separate households, each with between 25 and 29 residents, including a Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

What you’ll be doing in this role

• You’ll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
• Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
• Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings
• Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• You’ll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you’re studying or have recently become qualified.
• You’ll be adaptable, empathetic, and resourceful, and you will be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

Who is Uniting?

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability.Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversityAt Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.