Carer

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 100 000 - 150 000; Part time

Job summary

An aged care provider in Northern Cape, South Africa is seeking a Multi-Skilled Carer for a permanent part-time role. The successful candidate will assist with resident care, promote wellbeing, and maintain effective communication. Key responsibilities include personal hygiene support, medication management, and collaboration with team members. Candidates must have a Certificate III in Aged Care and prior experience in similar roles. The position offers 34.5 hours per fortnight, with a commitment to all shifts required.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience administering medications.
• Valid Police Clearance (not older than 6 months).
• Evidence of current Flu and Covid vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Support resident’s wellbeing through individualised care delivery.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Collaborate with team members for a harmonious environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to build relationships with residents

Compassionate care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Continued superannuation contribution for employees who are on paid on unpaid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing programs and more!
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference!

The Role

We are on the lookout for an experience Multi-Skilled cater to join our team at The Beach House, Kinross Care Community in Kinross because our residents have decided they can’t run the place without you! This is a permanent part-time role offering 34.50 hours hours per fortnight. If you want to bring your tea making skills and share a laugh or two with your care specialties to our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Week 1

• Tuesday: 2200 - 0700
• Wednesday: 2200 - 0715

Week 2

• Monday: 2200 - 0700
• Wednesday: 2200 - 0715

Please note, you must be able to commit to all days/shifts to be considered

Key Responsibilities

• Support resident’s physical, social, emotional, psychological, and spiritual wellbeing through individualised care delivery
• Assist with resident’s care needs in line with their care plan
• Assist with mobilisation and transfer of residents
• Collaborate with team members to promote a harmonious working environment
• Support and advocate the rights of older people
• Assist with personal hygiene, showering and toileting
• Assist with activities of daily living, dressing and grooming
• Assist at meal times including feeding
• Assist with medication management, or administer medication to residents in accordance with their medication profile
• Maintain effective communication in the workplace

About You

As a Carer you will build strong, positive relationships with our residents and be responsible for the delivery of personal care and assistance to meet individual needs. You will deliver homely and loving environments by providing care with compassion, integrity and dignity. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering Amana Living’s award winning model of care and be committed to making a real difference to residents' quality of life

Essential Criteria

• Certificate III in Aged Care
• Effective communication skills and the ability to develop understanding relationships with residents
• Previous experience administering medications
• Valid Police Clearance no older than 6 months (or ability to obtain at interview stage)
• NDIS Screen Check (or willingness to obtain at interview stage)
• Evidence of current Flu and Covid Vaccinationsx3
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• Available to attend a compulsory 1-week (Monday to Friday) induction at our Rivervale Training Institute

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role and meet the essential criteria, please click the “apply now” button. Amana Living reserves the right to close this position prior to the closing date. Shortlisting and interviews will commence immediately.