Care Worker - Northaven

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

U rewards program discounts

Fitness Passport access

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Uniting Northaven in Turramurra, NSW, is seeking casual care staff for AM, PM and night shifts to support residents in our aged care home. You will provide care, companionship and daily living assistance to promote independence and wellbeing.

The ideal candidate holds Certificate IV in Aged Care or Cert III with medication competency, has aged or community care experience, and shares Uniting's values of compassion, respect and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Certification IV in aged care or Cert III with medication competency
• Experience in aged or community care preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to improve independence and quality of life
• Assist with daily living activities such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing and meals
• Assist with medication administration and simple wound dressings
• Support residents in social and recreational activities

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Aged/Community care experience

Job description

• Certificate IV essential OR Cert III with medication competency


• Seeking casuals for AM, PM & ND shifts


• $36.23 p/h + Casual Loading and Super

About Uniting Northaven

Uniting Northaven Turramurra is a compassionate home, staffed by people who truly care.

The facility is made up of two separate households, each with a Uniting Homemaker, whose role is to ensure that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

Household Living – our innovative approach to care – empowers our residents to live their day, 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 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 and inclusive, and collaborative work environment


• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career

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 if you have recently become qualified.


• You’ll have 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.