Care Worker - Singleton

Uniting NSW & ACT; Jerrys Plains; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Career development opportunities

Additional leave

Job summary

Uniting NSW & ACT is seeking dedicated aged care professionals to provide compassionate care and companionship to residents in our Singleton facilities. The role offers casual vacancies with full-time hours, and requires the ability to work across AM, PM and night shifts, ensuring residents receive support around the clock.

You'll contribute to residents’ independence and quality of life, assisting with daily living activities and medication as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care preferred.
• Able to provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents to support independence and quality of life.
• Assist with daily living activities: showering, personal hygiene, dressing, mealtimes, mobility.
• Assist with medication and simple wound dressings as needed.
• Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Medication support

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Job description

• $34.59 p/h + super, salary packaging & lots more
• Casual Vacancies - full time hours
• Must be able to work all shifts; AM, PM & ND

About Uniting Singleton Facilities

Elizabeth Gatesis a welcoming aged care home in an intimate community of 35 residents and is nestled in the peaceful rural township of Singleton in the Hunter Valley region.

Alroy Househas two separate households, each with between 24 and 25 residents, including a secure Memory Support Unit for people living with dementia. Our Uniting Homemaker ensures that the community is thriving and doing things that are meaningful and enjoyable.

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.
• 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

Click here to learn more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

Who we’re looking for

• Ideally, you’ll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care, Individual Support, or equivalent qualification. If you’re not qualified and would like to be, we can help you get there.
• 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.

What to expect

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