Care Worker

Uniting; Shellharbour City Council; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards program discounts

Fitness Passport

Supportive team

Career growth opportunities

Employee Referral program - $500 bonus

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking caring individuals to join our aged care home team. You will provide daily living support, companionship, and activities that promote independence and improve residents' quality of life.

You'll assist with showering, dressing, meals, mobility, medication support, and participate in community activities. This role is at a NSW aged care home with casual hours, casual loading and super, and opportunities to grow within a supportive organisation.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care or a genuine interest in starting a career in aged care.
• Demonstrates compassion, respect, imagination and boldness in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to promote independence and quality of life.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as showering, dressing, personal hygiene and mealtimes.
• Support with mobility and general activities, including medication assistance and wound care as directed.
• Encourage participation in recreational and social activities within the community setting.

Skills

Companionship

Emotional support

Daily living assistance

Mobility support

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

Want to love what you do? Join our Aged Care Team and make a difference in the lives of our residents every day.

• Up to $36.23 p/h + Casual Loading and Super
• Great Aged Care opportunities for qualified carers

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.

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 - $500 bonus for each successful referral

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.

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.

We encourage applications from people who identify as a part of the Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community.

What to expect

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