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Scalabrini Communities; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalabrini Communities Griffith NSW is seeking experienced Carers with a Certificate III in Aged Care to join our Griffith Village on a casual basis. You will be part of a care team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, delivering person-centred care to residents.

Key responsibilities include assisting with daily care, supporting participation in activities, serving meals, and fostering respect for residents’ choices.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent.
• Experience in aged care or community health setting.
• Understanding of dementia care.
• Outstanding customer service and relationship-building.
• Ability to work in a flexible team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Assist residents with daily care needs.
• Assist residents to participate in activities.
• Serve meals and assist with feeding when required.

Skills

Caring & patient

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Dementia care knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Job description

We are Scalabrini Communities. As a not-for-profit (or for-purpose), Catholic aged care organisation, Scalabrini puts resident needs first. We are not driven by profit maximisation and we are not guided by cost-cutting or revenue. Instead, we continuously invest back into our villages, to maintain our position as the aged care choice for migrant communities across New South Wales.

With a tradition of community, mutual help, faith and family, Scalabrini offers the provision of excellent care to the aged population and people living with dementia, delivered with a profound sense of respect for all cultures. We have eight aged care villages across NSW and SA, including five within the Sydney Metro area one in Griffith in regional NSW and two in South Australia as well as our Home Care program, Live Easy

We are seeking a number of experienced Carers with a Certificate III in Aged Care to undertake the role of a Carer at our Griffith Village on a casual basis.

The role entails providing care to residents as a member of the care team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to provide person centred care which includes:

• Empowering our residents to ensure their choices and preferences are met, including serving food and feeding residents when required
• Assisting residents with their daily care needs
• Assisting residents to participate in activities

You will bring:

• A caring and patient outlook and enjoy making a positive impact to our residents everyday lives.
• A Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in an aged care or community health setting and 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 communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to speak other languages (desirable but not essential)