Carer Casual

Anglicare Australia Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Carer at Carlingford House to provide person-centred care that supports residents to live with dignity and purpose. You will assist with daily tasks, attend to residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing, and help enhance independence.

With kindness and understanding, you will perform personal care, mobility support, companionship, and accurate care documentation while following individual care plans and escalating changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum six months’ experience providing personal care in aged care or similar healthcare environment.
• Current NDIS workers screening check clearance.
• Experience using electronic care management or digital documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and feeding.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and other physical assistance.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Observe, monitor and accurately document residents’ care and progress.
• Follow individual care plans and respond to residents’ needs and preferences.
• Escalate changes in a resident’s condition to the Registered Nurse or appropriate leader.
• Collaborate with nurses and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Maintain residents’ privacy, dignity, safety and independence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care

Verbal communication

Dementia care experience

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Tools

Electronic care management

Job description

Would you like to use your compassion and care for greater impact? At Anglicare Sydney, you can. and together, we will.We’rea well-respected not-for-profitthat’sbeen servingsociety’smost vulnerable for more than 170 years. Each year, we achieve life-changing outcomes for the 40,000+ people who rely on our person-centred support.

As aCarer,you will make a difference that enriches lives and strengthenscommunities. In return for your dedication,you'llfind genuine support, rewarding career opportunities, and the balance you need to thrive in all areas of your life.

Your opportunity

As a Carer at Anglicare Sydney’s Carlingford House you will provide high-quality, person-centred care that supports our residents to live with dignity and purpose. You willassistwith daily tasks, attending to residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing. You will ensure the physical comfort and emotional health of our residents are met and help enhance their independence and quality of life.

With kindness and understanding, you will:

• Provide personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and feeding
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and other physical assistance
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Observe, monitor and accurately document residents’ care and progress
• Follow individual care plans and respond to residents’ needs and preferences
• Escalate changes in a resident’s condition to the Registered Nurse or appropriate leader
• Work collaboratively with nurses, allied health professionals and other care team members
• Maintain residents’ privacy, dignity, safety and independence

What you’ll bring

You are a kind-hearted, patient and respectful person who is passionate about enhancing the lives of older people. You share our organisational values of integrity, justice, compassion and excellence, and bring them to everything you do.

What’s required

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Aged Care or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum six months’ experience providing personal care in aged care or a similar healthcare environment
• Current NDIS workers screening check clearance.
• Experience using electronic care management or digital documentation systems
• Australian working rights appropriate to the position
• Availability to work minimum three casual shifts per week.

What’s preferred

• Experience working in residential aged care
• Experience supporting people living with dementia
• Experience completing progress notes and following individual care plans
• Experience working collaboratively with Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary care teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

At Anglicare Sydney, you will belong to a community of kind, humble and respectful people of all faiths and backgrounds - people who respect you for you and genuinely care. You’ll also be surrounded by leaders and mentors who support you to grow your career and find the balance that’s right for you.

On top of that, here are just some of the other benefits you will enjoy in a career with us:

• Pay less tax on your income and increase your take home pay. With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free for Permanent employment.
• Spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment also tax free with salary packaging for permanent employment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to advance your career
• Exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers
• Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport with discounts to over 800 gyms for you and your family

Ready for a career that means more?

After applying, you may be invited to complete a short chat interview followed by a video interview containing three scenario-based questions about your experience and approach to personal care.

All applicants will receive a response.

Anglicare Sydney welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds.