Carer - Casual

Scalabrini; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Scalabrini in Chipping Norton is seeking passionate Carers with a Certificate III in Aged Care to join our team on a casual, on-site basis. You will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to deliver person-centred care, support daily activities, meals, and meaningful activities for residents.

The role focuses on dignity, choice, independence and building trusting relationships with residents and their families. Experience in aged care or community health is valued.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in aged care or community health setting.
• Understanding of issues relating to dementia care.
• Knowledge of person-centred care in the aged care industry.

Responsibilities

• Empower residents to ensure their choices and needs are respected.
• Assist residents with daily care and personal support.
• Assist with meals, including serving food and feeding when required.
• Encourage resident participation in activities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents and families.
• Provide compassionate, respectful and responsive care that promotes dignity and independence.

Skills

Caring

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives? Do you enjoy caring for others and making a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of older people? We are looking for passionate, caring, and dedicated Carers with a Certificate III in Aged Care to join our team on a Casual basis at our Chipping Norton village! Working as a valued member of our care team, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing person-centred care, including:

• Empowering our residents to ensure their choices, preferences, and individual needs are respected and met.
• Assisting residents with their daily care and personal support needs.
• Assisting residents with meals, including serving food and providing support with feeding when required.
• Encouraging and supporting residents to participate in activities.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with residents and their families.
• Providing compassionate, respectful, and responsive care that promotes dignity, choice, and independence.
• Working collaboratively with the care team to ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care.

The successful applicants will display:

• A caring and patient outlook, with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on our residents' everyday lives.
• A Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent qualification.
• Demonstrated experience working in an aged care or community health setting.
• An understanding of issues relating to dementia care.
• Previous working knowledge of the aged care industry and person-centred care.
• Outstanding customer service skills and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships.
• Confidence working in a flexible team environment.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer literacy.
• A strong commitment to providing quality care while respecting the dignity, choices, and individuality of every resident.