Care Worker

Uniting; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Flexible shifts

Career development

Job summary

Uniting Griffith is recruiting a Care Worker to provide compassionate aged care support for residents in our Griffith home. You will assist with daily living tasks, mobility, meals, and personal care, while promoting independence and well-being.

The role involves assisting with medications, wound care, and supporting residents in social activities. A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent is required, with casual shifts available and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Able to uphold Uniting’s values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative, bold.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to support independence and quality of life.
• Assist with daily living activities: showering, hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility.
• Assist with medications and simple wound dressings.
• Support residents in social and recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Care Worker - Residential Aged Care

• Located at Uniting Griffith, NSW
• Up to $34.59 p/h + Casual Loading and Super
• Casual opportunities for qualified carers with lots of shift availability

About Uniting Griffith

Uniting Griffith has 3 separate households, each with between 17 and 30 residents, including a Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Leisure and Lifestyle Team ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable. We're transitioning to Household Living – our innovative approach to care – which will empower our residents to live their way, just as they would in any family home.

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

• 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

• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral
• Work-life balance with regular shifts and flexible start/finish times to suit you
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career and leadership skills
• Support to develop the skills you need to grow into a service manager, deputy service manager, clinical nurse educator, and other clinical practice, corporate, and leadership roles.
• You’ll become part of a community of clinical practitioners that supports you in the continuous development of your clinical practice

For more information on the benefits of being a registered nurse at Uniting, visit our nurse benefits page

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 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.