Care Worker - St Columba's

Uniting; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Career growth

Leave purchase

Referral bonus

Job summary

Uniting St Columba’s in Lane Cove, NSW, seeks compassionate care workers to provide companionship, daily living support and emotional care for residents in our aged care home.

You’ll assist with showering, dressing, meals, mobility and basic wound care, while supporting residents in social and recreational activities. Join a respectful, diverse team dedicated to wellbeing and independence.

Qualifications

• Caregivers provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Daily living assistance including showering, hygiene, dressing, meals, and mobility.
• Ability to assist with medication and basic wound care as directed.

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

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Mobility support

Medication assistance

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

About Uniting St Columba’s

Uniting St Columba’s feels like one big, happy family. With just 42 residents and a caring team that’s been here for years, everyone enjoys the freedom to live life their way and truly feel at home. Our devoted Homemakers keep the community buzzing with meaningful moments and joyful activities that make every day special. Every day, our team helps residents live joyfully and meaningfully — and we’d love you to be part of it.

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
• Employee Referral Program - $250 bonus for each successful referral

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.

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.

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.