Care Worker - Narla

Uniting NSW & ACT; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking compassionate care staff for its Belmont North aged care home. You will provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to help maintain independence and a high quality of life.

You will assist with daily living tasks including showering, personal hygiene, dressing, mealtimes and mobility, and support residents with medications and simple wound care. You’ll also engage residents in social and community activities.

Qualifications

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

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 and mobility.
• Assist with medication and simple wound dressings.
• Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Adaptable

Resourceful

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Job description

• $36.23 + super, salary packaging & other great NFP benefits

About Uniting Narla

With over 40 years of heartfelt care, Uniting Narla, based in Belmont North, is a warm, compassionate home where long-serving staff truly know and cherish every resident. Our two welcoming households focus on supporting independence and freedom, helping residents live life on their own terms. Through our innovative Household Living approach, residents enjoy the comfort and choice of a family home - while our dedicated Uniting Homemaker keeps the community vibrant, engaged, and full of meaningful moments.

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.