Casual Aged Care Assistant – Compassionate Support

Southern Crosscare Inc; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 52 000 - 64 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary Packaging ($15,900)

Meal and entertainment benefit package

Heart HQ discounts

Fitness Passport

Discounted private health insurance

Wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing Training and Development

LinkedIn Training

Résumé du poste

Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT is seeking a Casual Care Service Employee at Maroubra Junction to support residents with daily living activities and personal care, including showering and meals.

You will work closely with registered staff on care planning, document services provided, and help residents participate in meaningful activities. A Certificate III/IV in Aged Care is mandatory and at least 1 year in a facility is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care / Individual Support is mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an aged care facility.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of frail older people.
• Ability to maintain high standards in quality care and support.
• Understanding of state and Commonwealth aged care legislation.

Responsabilités

• Assisting residents with personal care including showering.
• Supporting residents with meals.
• Contributing to care planning with registered staff.
• Documenting care and services provided to residents.
• Engaging residents in meaningful activities.

Formation

Certificate III or IV in Aged Care / Individual Support (Mandatory)

Description du poste

Care Service Employee - Maroubra Junction

Maroubra Junction NSW | Care Service Employee | 3 Months Fixed-Term Contract | Part-Time, 52h/ Fortnightly (Morning shifts, Tuesday to Friday)

To be considered for this role, you’ll need full working rights in Australia with no restrictions. We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary Packaging ($15,900), plus meal and entertainment benefit package to the value of $2,650
• Heart HQ - our Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) People Platform, packed with exclusive retail discounts, and features designed to help you celebrate, connect and succeed
• Fitness Passport - Discounted workplace health and fitness program available to you and your family. Gain full access to nominated gyms, pools, health and leisure centres across NSW & ACT
• Discounted private health insurance
• Wellbeing initiatives such as Reward and Recognition Program, Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing Training and Development
• LinkedIn Training - SCC's Senior Leaders and Support Office teams can access a digital library of over 6000 courses

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting residents with personal care including showering
• Supporting residents with meals
• Contributing to care planning with registered staff
• Documenting care and services provided to residents
• Engaging residents in meaningful activities

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Requirements

Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support (Essential)

Experience in similar role in aged care, minimum 2 years (Essential)

• Must have full unrestricted working rights in Australia
• Available for AM shifts, Tuesday to Friday (essential)

A genuine enthusiasm, care and compassion in your commitment to working with elderly people

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

Respect for all people, regardless of background, age, gender, religion and ethnicity

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About Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT)

At SCC (NSW & ACT), people are at the heart of everything we do! We are a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation empowering older people to ‘live life to the full’. We have a passion for providing the best care with clinical excellence and offer person-centred care services to meet individual needs and preferences in residential aged care, retirement living and in-home care.

Join us at SCC (NSW & ACT), where your work is not just a job, but a journey filled with meaningful moments to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we support. Our commitment to your development is unwavering, and we work hard to ensure you are given ample opportunities to continually learn and grow.

SCC is an equal opportunity employer. Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees feel valued and heard in a safe and respectful workplace, is a priority. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We welcome people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island identity, as well as people of culturally diverse backgrounds, to apply.

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