Service Delivery - Care Worker

Uniting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging up to $18,550

U rewards program discounts

Fitness Passport

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Purchase of additional leave

Job summary

Uniting NSW.ACT is seeking caring professionals for our Ashfield Facility, with opportunities for qualified carers and casual loading.

You will provide care, companionship and daily living support to residents, assisting with showering, meals, mobility and medications, and helping residents participate in community activities. A National Police Check is required. Uniting is an equal opportunity employer and supports career growth.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in aged or community care, or passion to begin a career in aged care.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care or Individual Support

Job description

• Great opportunities for qualified carers
• Ashfield Facility
  

• Chinese Speaking Facility
• Casual Loading
• Great opportunities for qualified carers
• Ashfield 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.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• 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.