Personal Carer - Heiden Park Lodge

UPA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Meal & entertainment salary packaging

Retention bonus

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

UPA at Heiden Park Lodge in Sydney is seeking Personal Carers to join a compassionate, resident-centered team. Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual opportunities exist, with shifts across days, evenings and weekends.

We value language skills and welcome Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese speakers – though not essential. The role involves helping residents with daily living, maintaining independence, and working with care teams to ensure quality of life.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care, or currently working towards it.
• A genuine passion for aged care.
• Compassionate and reliable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous aged care experience highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care
• Assist residents with daily living activities
• Support residents to maintain their independence and dignity
• Build positive relationships with residents and families
• Assist with medication where appropriately trained and assessed
• Work closely with our clinical and care teams

Skills

Mandarin

Cantonese

Vietnamese

Compassionate and reliable

Strong communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care

Job description

PERSONAL CARER – HEIDEN PARK LODGE

Join a team where your care makes a difference

UPA is looking for Personal Carers to join our team at Heiden Park Lodge.

We currently have Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual opportunities available and are looking for compassionate, reliable carers who want to make a genuine difference in the lives of our residents.

Due to the cultural and language needs of our resident community, candidates who speak Mandarin, Cantonese and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. These language skills are highly valued but are not essential.

About UPA

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven, not-for-profit aged care organisation supporting communities across NSW through Residential Aged Care, Home Care and Retirement Living.

Our vision is simple: “Our people by our side.”

The Role

As a Personal Carer, you will:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care
• Assist residents with daily living activities
• Support residents to maintain their independence and dignity
• Build positive relationships with residents and families
• Assist with medication where appropriately trained and assessed
• Work closely with our clinical and care teams

What we’re looking for

• Certificate III in Individual Support/Aged Care, or currently working towards it
• A genuine passion for aged care
• Compassionate and reliable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Previous aged care experience highly regarded
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts

Why join UPA?

• Not-for-profit salary packaging for eligible permanent employees – up to $15,900 for living expenses
• Additional salary packaging of up to $2,650 for meal and entertainment benefits
• Up to $500 retention bonus for eligible permanent appointments
• Access to UPA’s Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing workplace education, training and support
• A supportive and friendly work environment
• Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual opportunities available at Heiden Park Lodge

Interested?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, veterans and people with disability.

Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese speakers are particularly encouraged to apply due to the needs of our resident community.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening requirements.