Personal Carer - Melrose Hostel

UPA Corporation Bhd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retention bonus up to $500

Salary packaging options (not-for-profi

Supportive work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited (UPA) is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving NSW communities. We are seeking a Care Service Employee at Melrose Hostel in the Sydney Region to support residents with personalised care and wellbeing.

You will provide a range of care duties, assist with medications where competent, and help residents with daily living tasks. Training and support will be offered to help you succeed in the role.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III in Aged Care or working towards it.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver person-centred care.
• Willingness to work with residents to enable them to do what they love.
• Care skills driven by compassion; experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provision of a wide range of person-centred care duties.
• Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing.
• Assistance in daily living activities.
• Work with residents to help them continue to do the things they love.

Skills

Person-centred care

Compassionate care

Team player

Flexible shifts

Medication assistance (if competent)

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

17d ago , from Our Mob - Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers

The United Protestant Association of NSW Limited ("UPA") is a values-driven non-profit care organisation serving local communities throughout NSW, with a vision of always ensuring we have "our people by our side". With a staff compliment of 1400 and a turnover in excess of $100M, UPA is a non-profit Company limited by guarantee.

Our services include: -

• Residential Aged Care
• Home Care Services

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Care Service Employeeto join our team at Melrose Hostel in our Sydney Region. You will make a difference to our residents by facilitating positive health and well-being options for individuals, their families, and carers.

Duties will include (but not limited to): -

• Provision of a wide range of Person-Centred Care duties
• Assistance with medication (if you are assessed as medication competent) and wound dressing
• Assistance in daily living activities
• Working with each resident to continue to do the things they love

We are also willing to invest in training and offer you all the support you might need in order to succeed in your role.

In fulfilling the role, it is essential that you have:

• A Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support (or working towards)
• The ability to provide a wide range of person-centred care duties
• A desire and willingness to work with each resident to empower them to continue to do the things that they love
• Care skills that are driven by compassion
• Experience in Aged Care desirable
• Team player who is highly motivated
• Availability to work various shifts across various days

Benefits and perks

• Competitive remuneration including eligibility for not-for-profit salary packaging options for permanent employees (up to $15,900 living expenses and $2,650 entertainment benefits, tax free)
• Access to a Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Up to $500 retention bonus for permanent appointments
• Platinum Member of the Australian College of Nursing
• Supportive and friendly work environment
• Work/life balance and flexible working arrangements available
• Workplace education and support provided
• Opportunity to make a real difference to your community and the lives of those in need

Pre-employment screening

The successful candidate is required to have completed/have a willingness to undertake the following:-

• Vaccinated in accordance with UPA's Immunisation and Vaccination Policy. (including proof of the required doses of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine and annual influenza)
• Undertake a National Criminal History Check
• Pre-Employment Medical Assessment

Appointment is subject to satisfactory of all pre-employment checks.

This job was originally advertised via Our Mob - The Job Board for First Nations Jobseekers.