Carer

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

Aged Care Provider seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Cater for a part-time position in Upington, South Africa. The role requires a Certificate III in Aged Care, effective communication skills, and experience in medication administration. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring resident wellbeing. Join a team committed to making a real difference in the lives of older people, and enjoy benefits like competitive rates and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits

Health and wellbeing programmes

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills and the ability to develop understanding relationships with residents.
• Previous experience in administering medications is essential.
• Must possess valid Police Clearance and NDIS Screen Check.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' wellbeing through individualised care delivery.
• Assist with residents' care needs in line with their care plan.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a harmonious working environment.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Medication administration experience

Relationship building with residents

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

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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 programmes, 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 to 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 or unpaid parental leave


• Health and wellbeing programmes and more!


• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.


• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

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 experienced 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 42.50 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:
Monday: 22:00–07:00
Tuesday: 22:00–07:00
Wednesday: 22:00–07:00

Week 2:
Monday: 22:00–07:00
Sunday: 22:00–07:00

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 Vaccination
  
• 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.

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