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

McLean Care; Guyra; On-site; AUD 46,838 - 50,971; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + penalties

Blue Light Card discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend bonus

Criminal History Check paid

NDIS Worker Screening Reimbursement

Flu vaccinations provided

Job summary

McLean Care is seeking Expressions of Interest for Care Services Employees to join our Residential Aged Care team in Guyra, NSW. You will support residents with daily living needs, promote independence and dignity, and work across morning, afternoon and night shifts in a casual capacity.

Rewards include a competitive hourly rate of $35.13 plus penalties and super, plus access to benefits and an EAP. You must have Certificate III in IS or equivalent and be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR if

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical capability for manual handling.
• Comfortable using tablets/smartphones for work.
• Current First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Two recent managerial referees.
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons and nights.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
• Support meals and dining experiences with residents.
• Observe and report health, wellbeing or behaviour changes.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and positioning.
• Maintain safety, hygiene and infection control standards.
• Work with nurses and care team to support quality outcomes.
• Provide companionship and respectful, person-centred care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Manual handling

Tablet/smartphone usage

First Aid/CPR

References

Flexible roster

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

This job is open for expressions of interest only

Support Worker | Care Service Employee

(Expressions of Interest)

Location: Guyra, New South Wales Employment Type: Casual | morning, afternoon and overnight shifts available Remuneration: $35.13 per hour + penalties + super

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 purposes
• 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

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.