Specialised Carer - Dementia Care

HammondCare; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development opportunities

Leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

HammondCare Erina seeks a Casual Specialised Carer to support residents, including those living with dementia, in our cottage-style residential home. You will assist with personal care, meals, and activities, while working with a supportive team of nurses and managers on site.

We value genuine compassion for the elderly, flexibility for night and weekend shifts, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Cert III/IV in Aged Care preferred; onsite orientation provided.

Qualifications

• Casual role requiring stable availability.
• Experience with dementia residents preferred.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (showering, grooming, toileting)
• Meal preparation and cooking for residents
• Deliver life engagement activities and meaningful interactions
• Support residents with dementia within your scope
• Recognise, report and respond to changes in residents' conditions

Skills

Dementia care

Personal care

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Cert III in Aged Care

Cert IV in Aged Care

Job description

HammondCare Erina is currently looking for Casual Specialised Carer -Dementia Carers to join our team.

Please note: Our team needs stable availability at this time. Students may not be considered.

Our Model Of Care

With our unique cottage-style model of care, you will help create a home away from home for our residents. This role requires you to provide tailored care including personal support within the residential home.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Personal care – showering, grooming, toileting etc
• Meal preparation and cooking
• Provide life engagement and activities
• 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

• Have a genuine passion for serving elderly people & want to make a difference in their lives
• Be flexible and able to commit to a range of shifts including nights & weekends
• Value teamwork but also be able to work independently and show initiative
• Have knowledge & experience of people living with Dementia & their needs
• Applicants with Cert lll or Cert lV in Aged Care would be viewed favourably

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

• 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

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

Our Talent Acquisition team & Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare isn’t responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.