Mental Health Care Worker

Uniting; Inner West; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewards discounts

Fitness Passport

Supportive team

Career growth

Additional leave

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT seeks qualified carers to support residents in our Haberfield aged care home, promoting independence and quality of life through compassionate care, companionship and emotional support.

You will provide daily living assistance, help with showering, hygiene, dressing, meals, mobility, medication and simple wound care, and help residents join social activities. A National Police Check is required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or equivalent.
• Previous experience in aged or community care, or willingness to start a career in aged care.
• Adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, aligned with Uniting's values.

Responsibilities

• Provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Assist with daily living activities such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with mobility.
• Assist with medication and simple wound dressings.
• Support residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

Skills

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Independent Support

Job description

• Great opportunities for qualified carers
• Haberfield Facility

What you'll be doing in this role

• You'll provide care, companionship and emotional support to residents living in our aged care home, to help support their independence and improve their quality of life
• Providing daily living assistance such as showering, personal hygiene, dressing, help at mealtimes and with general mobility
• Assisting with medication and simple wound dressings and
• Supporting residents in community-based recreational and social activities.

A Day in the Life, with Uniting Aged Care

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Access to Fitness Passport - Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive, and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
• Purchase of additional leave

Who we're looking for

• Ideally, you'll have a Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or an equivalent qualification. If you're not currently qualified and would like to be, then we can help you get there.
• You'll have previous experience in aged or community care, or a passion to begin your career in aged care if you're studying or have recently become qualified.
• You'll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting's everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value - it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting will require a National Police Check, and Reference Checks.

Uniting is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, colour, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin