Carer – Residential Aged Care

RSL LifeCare Limited; Thirlmere; On-site; AUD 38,572 - 46,838; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging up to

Job summary

RSL LifeCare Limited in Thirlmere NSW seeks a Casual Residential Care – Carer to work with residents and families, delivering personalised care in a supportive home environment. You’ll follow individual care plans, promote wellbeing, and collaborate with a skilled team across shifts.

Casual role with not-for-profit benefits, Australian working rights, and opportunities to advance within residential care and community services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion, empathy and advocacy for residents and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to support resident experience and teamwork.
• Ability to work efficiently using technology in the role.
• Strong teamwork with a highly skilled team.
• Australian Working Rights.
• Valid Police Check or NDIS check required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with residents and their families to provide personal care.
• Provide quality, timely and effective care per each resident’s care plans.
• Encourage wellbeing and independence by supporting residents to engage in activities.
• Embody a person-centred approach, honoring individual goals and preferences.
• Participate in risk management and quality improvement activities.
• Build strong, productive relationships with team members to deliver positive outcomes.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Tech aptitude

Education

Certificate in Individual Support

Job description

Overview

Residential Care – Carer. Imagine a career filled with purpose and possibility. Competitive rates of pay and fulfilling work that fits around your life. Location: Thirlmere. Employment Type: Casual.

About Us

RSL LifeCare provides care and services to veterans and seniors who live in our communities or who are supported at home. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a long history of supporting veterans and their families and a commitment to diversity and respectful, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with residents and their families to provide personal care.
• Provide quality, timely and effective care in accordance with each resident’s care plans.
• Encourage wellbeing and independence by supporting residents to engage in activities and interests of their choosing.
• Embody a person-centred approach, recognising and promoting the individual’s goals and preferences.
• Participate in risk management and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Build strong, productive relationships with team members to deliver positive outcomes for residents.

Benefits

• Not-for-profit tax benefits – salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (e.g., super contributions, car leasing, and more).
• Staff discounts across 700 select retail stores through Maxxia Rewards.
• Leave Loading – 17.5% pay top up on paid leave.
• Career opportunities across Residential Care homes and Community Services.

About You / Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion, empathy and advocacy for residents and their families.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to ensure the best possible resident experience and teamwork.
• Ability to work efficiently by optimising the use of technology within your role.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration with a highly skilled team.
• Qualifications in individual support or related work experience are beneficial.
• Australian Working Rights.
• Valid Police Check or valid National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) check, or potentially both, to undertake role requirements; clearances must be verified prior to commencing employment.

Requirements & Diversity

Location: Thirlmere. RSL LifeCare is a leader in senior living, providing high-quality retirement villages, aged care homes, and personal home care throughout NSW and the ACT. We encourage applications from diverse communities, including Veterans, current ADF personnel and their families, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We value safety, respect, and inclusion for all.