Care Worker

Uniting; Bundewallah; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Supportive work environment

Purchase of additional leave

Employee Referral Program – $500 bonus

Job summary

Uniting is seeking casual Care Assistants in Berry, NSW to provide care, companionship and support to residents in our aged care home. You’ll help with daily living, mobility, and participate in activities to enhance quality of life.

Night shift availability is preferred. You’ll hold a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent and bring experience in aged or community care, or a passion to start a career in this field. A supportive, inclusive team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Experience in aged or community care.
• Adaptable, empathetic and resourceful.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Night shift availability

Empathy

Adaptable

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Job description

• Casual Positions Available - Varied shift including Night Shifts.
• Location: Berry, NSW.
• Up to $36.23 p/h + super + casual loading.

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 and
• Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

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
• Purchase of additional leave
• Employee Referral Program - $500 bonus for each successful referral

Who we’re looking for

• A preference for candidates with Night Shift Availability!
• 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.

About 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 diversity

At 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.