Support Worker | Residential Aged Care - McLean Care | Expr3ss!

McLean Care; Gunnedah Shire Council; On-site; AUD 46,838 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate $35.13 plusPen

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend bonus up to $1,000

Criminal History Check paid by McLean 

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance reimb

Wellbeing initiatives

Free flu vaccinations

Job summary

McLean Care is seeking Expressions of Interest for Care Services Employees to join our Residential Aged Care team in Gunnedah, NSW. This casual role offers morning, afternoon and overnight shifts with a starting hourly rate of $35.13 plus penalties and superannuation.

You will support residents with daily living needs, promote independence and dignity, and work closely with nurses to deliver quality outcomes in a compassionate home environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Physical capability to safely perform manual handling duties
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• Two recent managerial referees
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons and nights

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Supporting residents at mealtimes and helping provide a dignified dining experience
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ health, wellbeing or behaviour
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and positioning
• Maintaining safety, hygiene and infection control standards
• Working closely with nurses and the broader care team to support quality outcomes. Providing companionship, reassurance and respectful person-centred care

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Job description

Expressions of Interest

Casual / Temp Gunnedah, New South Wales McLean Care

Employment Type: Casual | morning, afternoon and overnight shifts available

Hourly Rate: $35.13 per hour + penalties + superannuation

Location: Gunnedah, NSW

Make a real difference every day

McLean Care is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from caring, reliable and compassionate Care Services Employees to join our Residential Aged Care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support residents with dignity, respect and kindness while helping them feel safe, valued and cared for in their home environment.

As a trusted not-for-profit aged care provider, McLean Care is committed to supporting our people and creating a workplace where staff feel valued, connected and proud of the difference they make.

Benefits may include:

• Competitive hourly rate of $35.13 per hour, plus applicable penalties and superannuation
• Frontline Healthcare Workers Reward Program - Blue Light Card, with access to retail and travel discounts including Woolworths, BWS, Apple and more
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, for both you and your immediate family
• Conditional Refer a Friend bonus for employees up to $1,000
• Criminal History Check paid for by McLean Care
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance reimbursed following successful completion of probation
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• Free flu vaccinations and wellbeing initiatives

About the role

As a Care Services Employee, you will support residents with their daily living needs while promoting independence, comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Supporting residents at mealtimes and helping provide a dignified dining experience
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ health, wellbeing or behaviour
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and positioning
• Maintaining safety, hygiene and infection control standards
• Working closely with nurses and the broader care team to support quality outcomes. Providing companionship, reassurance and respectful person-centred care

About you

You are a caring and dependable person who brings empathy, patience, teamwork and professionalism to your work. You understand the importance of supporting older people with kindness and respect, and you take pride in making a positive difference each day.

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• Previous experience in residential aged care
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Physical capability to safely perform manual handling duties
• Confidence using tablets or smartphones for work purposesCurrent First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
• Two recent managerial referees
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons and nights

About McLean Care

With more than 70 years of experience, McLean Care is a trusted not-for-profit provider of aged care services across regional NSW and QLD. We are proud of our people and the meaningful difference they make every day in the lives of residents, clients and communities.

• Be currently residing in Australia with full working rights (please note that sponsorship is not available for this position).
• Be willing to undertake a National Criminal History Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check in accordance with the Aged Care Act 1997.