Care Worker - The Garrison

Uniting NSW & ACT; Mosman Municipal Council; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

U rewards program

Fitness Passport

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Uniting The Garrison is an aged care home under Uniting NSW & ACT, welcoming residents into a family-like community.

Casual roles for AM, PM and ND shifts involve caring for residents, assisting with daily tasks and supporting activities to enhance well-being and independence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities (showering, hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility).
• Assist with medication administration and simple wound dressings.
• Support residents in community-based recreational activities.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

Mobility assistance

Personal hygiene

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Certificate IV in Aged Care

Job description

• Certificate IV essential OR Cert III with medication competency
• Seeking casuals for AM, PM & ND shifts

About Uniting The Garrison

Uniting The Garrison is a vibrant and multicultural home where our residents feel like part of a family.

Our innovative approach to care empowers our residents to live their day, their way, just as they would in any family home and 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.

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

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 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.

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.