Care Worker - Lindsay Gardens

Uniting; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging

U rewards program with exclusive perks

Fitness Passport access

Supportive, inclusive team

Opportunities to grow career

Additional leave options

Résumé du poste

Uniting Lindsay Gardens Hamilton is seeking dedicated aged care professionals to provide compassionate care, support, and companionship to residents in a friendly and inclusive environment. The role covers daily living assistance and participation in social activities to enhance residents' quality of life.

Applicants should have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent, with a passion for helping others and the ability to work adaptably across AM, PM and Night duties at our Hamilton,

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Adaptable and empathetic, aligned with Uniting values.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Empathy

Adaptability

Companionship

Formation

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

Description du poste

About Uniting Lindsay Gardens

At Uniting Lindsay Gardens Hamilton, we believe home is where you feel free to be yourself. Our three friendly households, including a caring Memory Support Unit, welcome 15 to 34 residents each. With our passionate Uniting Homemaker leading the way, every day is filled with meaningful connections, fun activities, and plenty of reasons to smile. Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully and we’d love you to be part of it.

• Hamilton, Newcastle


• Permanent vacancies


• AM, PM & Night Duty

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.

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.


• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.


• 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


• Purchase of additional leave

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've 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.