Care Worker - Part-time Nights - Berrigan

Uniting; Boomanoomana; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

U Rewards program

Fitness Passport

Additional leave

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking experienced Night Shift Care Workers to support residents in our aged care home at Berrigan, NSW.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, and medications, while providing companionship and emotional support to residents to improve their quality of life. This role is permanent part-time with night shifts only, offering NFP benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Night shift experience in aged care preferred.
• Compassionate, patient-centred care required.
• Ability to assist with medications and provide companionship.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and companionship to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Support with medications and wound dressings as required.
• Encourage participation in recreational and social activities.

Skills

Night shift experience

Compassionate care

Medication assistance

Good communication

Education

IV in Aged Care

Individual Support / medication assist qualification

Job description

• $36.23 + super, salary packaging & other great NFP benefits
• Permanent part-time vacancies – Night Shifts only

Care Worker | Night Shifts

• Located in Berrigan NSW
• $36.23 + super, salary packaging & other great NFP benefits
• Permanent part-time vacancies – Night Shifts only

What you’ll be doing in this role

We are looking for an experienced, qualified Care Worker to join Uniting Berrigan. Working night shifts, you’ll support the Registered Nurse with providing direct support to our Residents. Providing personal care, assisting with medications and companionship when required.

• 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.

Who we’re looking for

• You must have a IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification including a medication assist 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.
• You’ll have experience working night shifts in a similar capacity/ the willingness to work nights.

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

What to expect:

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

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.