Carer

Southern Cross Care WA; City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aged care provider is seeking a Carer for their Victoria Park Nursing Home in Kalgoorlie-Boulder. The successful applicant will assist elderly residents with daily activities and personal care, requiring a Certificate III in Aged Care. Ideal candidates will have great communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while showing compassion and respect for residents.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working on your own
• Enjoy spending time with elderly people

Responsibilities

• Carefully read and follow care plans
• Assist with personal care
• Work under the guidance of Shift Managers
• Treat residents and families with respect
• Show compassion and exercise patience

Skills

Great communication skills (spoken and written)

Attention to detail for good record keeping

Initiative and ability to prioritize and multitask

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Care

Job description

We are seeking a Carer to join our team at Victoria Park Nursing Home, which caters for 22 residents in a heritage-style building. As a Carer, you will be playing an important role assisting residents with their daily activities such as showering and getting dressed.

About The Role & Where You’ll Be Working

Victoria Park Nursing Home is conveniently located just over 1km from the Kalgoorlie Hospital. We are a tight-knit team, and this goes a long way to ensure that we can manage our busy schedules while sharing some laughs and banter.

Responsibilities

• Carefully read and follow care plans
• Assist with personal care
• Work under the guidance of Shift Managers (Nursing & Facility)
• Treat our residents and their family with respect
• Show compassion and exercise patience

About You

We are looking for someone who is currently working or volunteering in the community and wanting different hours, or has recently completed studies and is ready to start a new career in the aged care sector. You should be comfortable working on your own and enjoy spending time with elderly people.

To Be Considered For This Role, You’ll Need

• A Certificate III in Aged Care/Individual Care
• Initiative and the ability to effectively prioritize and multitask
• Great communication skills (spoken and written)
• Attention to detail for good record keeping

How To Apply

To express your interest, please apply with an up-to-date resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability.

If your application progresses to an interview, we will be asking for a National Police Clearance, immunization record, completed pre-employment health questionnaire, and manual handling certificate.

About Us

Southern Cross Care is a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organization contributing to social, health, and economic development in WA. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and our promise to our clients, residents, and each other is to enable extraordinary because we listen, act, do not give up, and work as one.