Carer

raafa; Northern Borders Province; On-site; SAR 102,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Salary packaging up to $18,549

Penalty rates

Free onsite parking

Career development

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referrals

Long service recognition

raafa Rewards

Zoo membership

Aviation Heritage Museum access

Supportive culture

Job summary

raafa is seeking Relief Carers to provide flexible coverage across Karri & Tuart Lodge and Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge in Merriwa. You will join our relief pool to fill planned and unplanned shifts, ensuring continuity of high quality care for residents.

As a Carer, you will support activities, assist with personal care, and help residents communicate their needs. You’ll work across two sites, contribute to a respectful, friendly team culture and stay adaptable to changing rosters.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate IV in Ageing Support with relevant work experience.
• Previous experience in residential aged care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work across both Merriwa residential care facilities.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate (within six months of issue) or willingness to obtain one.
• Current flu vaccination or willingness to obtain one.
• An updated resume.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, support and assistance to residents.
• Encourage and promote the activities program for residents.
• Assist residents to communicate to ensure that the rights, interests and needs of residents are met.
• Respond to residents' requests for personal care and other assistance.
• Maintain resident records in relevant systems per policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, comfortable and safe homelike environment for residents.
• Encourage independence and freedom of choice for residents.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Be adaptable and available to work across both Merriwa facilities as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing)

Certificate IV in Ageing Support

Job description

Competitive Hourly Rate + Salary Packaging + Super

Permanent Part-Time Relief

Merriwa, WA

Join raafa and be part of a team that truly values compassion, connection, and quality care. Based at both Karri & Tuart Lodge and Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge in Merriwa, you'll play a vital role in supporting our residents to live with dignity, comfort and independence.

As a Carer with raafa, you're more than just support. You're a trusted companion, advocate and someone who helps make every day meaningful for our residents.

This is a Carer Relief Pool Vacancy, and successful applicants will join our relief team for placement opportunities as they arise over the coming months. Relief Carers provide flexible coverage across both Merriwa residential care centres, stepping into rostered or short-notice shifts to support operational requirements and ensure continuity of care for our residents.

Benefits To You

• Competitive Rates - raafa Continues to support our people with above award rates across our facilities!
• Salary packaging – as a non-profit organisation, you can salary package up to $18,549!
• Penalty Rates - earn penalty rates on afternoon, night and weekend shifts!
• Free onsite parking – all sites have free onsite parking with plenty availability!
• Career & Development Paths – raafa offers various ongoing career development opportunities!
• Employee Assistance Program - access confidential counselling services for personal or work related issues!
• Employee Referral Program - earn bonuses for recommending friends!
• Long Service Recognition - be celebrated by the entire organisation at 5 year service milestones!
• raafa Rewards - discounted services including health insurance and gym membership!
• Corporate Zoo Membership - visit Perth Zoo for free!
• Aviation Heritage Museum - free entry for raafa staff!
• Supportive culture - be welcomed into an organisation who provide a supportive, friendly and positive culture within all of our staffing groups!

The Role And You

As a Relief Carer, you will provide coverage across Karri & Tuart Lodge and Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge, stepping into planned and unplanned shifts based on operational needs.

You Will

• Be responsible for providing direct care, support and assistance to residents;
• Encourage and promote the activities program for residents;
• Assist residents to communicate to ensure that the rights, interests and needs of resident’s are met;
• Respond to resident’s requests for personal care and other assistance;
• Maintain resident records and information, utilising relevant systems and in line with specified policies and procedures;
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and safe homelike environment for the resident;
• Encourage and promote the independence and freedom of choice of residents.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues;
• Be adaptable and available to work across both Merriwa residential care centres as required.

About Us

raafa is one of Western Australia’s longest-standing and most-loved community organisations. For nearly 100 years, we have been creating opportunities for people to live well, feel supported and know they belong.

We are one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit retirement living and aged care providers, supporting thousands of people across Western Australia through retirement living, residential aged care, home care, membership and clubs. We are also home to an aviation museum that celebrates the proud history of the Air Force Association in WA. Through our Andrew Russell Veteran Living Program (ARVL), veteran research and services, we support those who have served our country to live fulfilling lives.

This Carer Relief Pool role supports our residential care communities located across two northern metropolitan estates:

• Karri & Tuart Lodge, located within Merriwa Estate, is a refurbished 110-bed Residential Care Centre providing permanent, respite and secure dementia care in a welcoming and contemporary environment.
• Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge, located within Cambrai Village Estate, is a 79-bed Residential Care Centre offering quality aged care services in a warm community setting with beautiful parkland surroundings.

As a member of our Carer Relief Pool, you will have the opportunity to work across both facilities, providing flexible support to residents and care teams while gaining exposure to different environments and experiences. Relief Carers play an essential role in ensuring continuity of care by assisting with planned leave, vacancies and short-notice staffing requirements.

At raafa, we believe people deserve more than great services. They deserve to feel valued, respected and part of something meaningful. If you want to be part of an organisation with a proud history, a strong purpose and a focus on people, we’d love to hear from you.

To Be Successful, You Will Have

• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate IV in Ageing Support with relevant work experience;
• Previous experience in residential aged care;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Flexibility to work across both Merriwa residential care facilities;
• Eligibility to work in Australia;
• A satisfactory National Police Certificate (within six months of issue at commencement) or willingness to obtain one;
• Current flu vaccination or willingness to obtain one;
• An updated resume.

For more information, please call or email us on 08 9288 8406 or [e-mail]

raafa reserves the right to withdraw, shortlist and interview applicants prior to this date.