Specialised Carer - Dementia Care

HammondCare; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading remuneration

Salary packaging

Training & career development

Leave benefits – additional annual

Reward and recognition program

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HammondCare Daw Park is seeking an experienced Permanent Part-time Specialised Carer – Dementia Care to join our team. The role focuses on personal care, life engagement and dementia support, with an onsite orientation and RN/manager support.

Rostered shifts are provided: this role requires 2+ years in aged care and Certificate III. You will work varied days, supporting residents with dignity in a home-like setting at HammondCare.

Qualifications

• Relevant Certificate III is mandatory.
• Experience of 2+ years in aged care is essential
• Be flexible and able to commit to the above roster
• Able to work consistant days is essential. Example: Monday-Wednesday AM shift; or Thursday-Sunday PM shift
• Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs

Responsibilities

• Personal care – showering, grooming, toileting etc supporting men and women
• Provide life engagement
• Support residents with levels of dementia
• Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies
• All new staff will complete an onsite orientation with a Workplace Trainer, have buddy shifts and be supported by experienced Registered Nurses and Managers on site.

Skills

Personal care

Dementia care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

HammondCare Daw Park is currently looking for an experienced Permanent Part-time Specialised Carers - Dementia Care to join our team.

Roster available (experience of 2+ years essential): Week 1 - Mon-Thurs 14:30-20:00; Week 2 - Tues-Thurs 14:30-20:00; Friday 06:45-14:45 (46 hour fortnight) Week 1 –Tues - Thurs 06:45 – 14:45; Week 2 – Mon 14:30-20:00; Tues-Wed 06:45-14:45 (50.5 hour fortnight)

With our unique model of care which places the residents’ needs as your number one priority, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. This role requires you to provide tailored care including personal support within

• Personal care – showering, grooming, toileting etc supporting men and women
• Provide life engagement
• Support residents with levels of dementia
• Recognise, report and respond appropriately to changes in the conditions of residents within your skills and competencies
• All new staff will complete an onsite orientation with a Workplace Trainer, have buddy shifts and be supported by experienced Registered Nurses and Managers on site.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Relevant Certificate III is mandatory.
• Experience of 2+ years in aged care is essential
• Be flexible and able to commit to the above roster
• Able to work consistant days is essential. Example: Monday-Wednesday AM shift; or Thursday-Sunday PM shift
• Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs

Benefits - What are we offering in return for your expertise and experience.

• Market leading remuneration
• Salary packaging; $15,900 annually for living expenses, plus up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs, and Tyre Care Plans
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Does this sound like you? For more information please contact [e-mail]

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, pre-employment medical assessment, and complete a NDIS Worker’s Screening check

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare.

We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances.

Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do.

It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.

Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.

We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.

Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.