Carer

Amana Living; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 395,000 - 557,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Salary packaging

School holidays childcare assistance

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Amana Living is seeking a Multi Skilled Carer for our Peter Arney Home facility in Salter Point. This part-time role requires 37 hours per fortnight with rotating shifts, and a commitment to all days on the roster.

You will deliver person-centered care, assist with daily living activities, and support residents’ physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. The role includes administering medications and participating in a four-day induction.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support is required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with residents.
• Experience administering medications is essential.
• Pre-employment checks (police clearance, NDIS Screen) and flu vaccination required.
• Willingness to attend a 4-day induction.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care across physical, social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Support residents according to care plans and promote dignity.
• Administer medications as part of care delivery.
• Collaborate with the care team to maintain a harmonious environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Compassionate care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

Role

We are currently looking for an experienced, Multi Skilled Carer to join the team at our Peter Arney Home facility in Salter Point. This role is offered on a part time basis working 37 hours per fortnight. The roster is as follows:

• Week 1 – Wednesday: 22:00-7:15; Thursday: 22:00-7:15; Sunday: 15:00-22:00
• Week 2 – Wednesday: 22:00-7:15

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
• 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
• Administer medication

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 or Individual Support
• 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 vaccination
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical
• Available to attend a compulsory 4 day induction at our Rivervale Training Institute

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
• 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!