Carer | Kinross | Part time

Amana Living; Upington; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Amana Living seeks an experienced Multi Skilled Carer for the Lake House facility. This part-time role involves delivering personalized care and support to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing in a nurturing environment. Candidates should possess a Certificate III in Aged Care and relevant experience, along with essential communication skills. Join us in making a positive impact in aged care.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

Ongoing training and development

Health and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or relevant industry experience required.
• Valid Police Clearance (or ability to obtain).
• Evidence of current Flu and Covid vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' wellbeing through individualised care delivery.
• Assist with personal hygiene, meal times, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with team members to promote a harmonious working environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassion

Integrity

Dignity

Relationship building

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Relevant experience within the Aged Care industry

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 currently looking for an experienced, Multi Skilled Carer to join the team at the Lake House facility located within our Kinross Care Community in Kinross. This role is offered on a part time basis working 52 hours per fortnight. The roster is as follows:

Week 1

Monday: 2200-0715

Tuesday: 2200-0715

Friday: 2200-0700

Sunday: 2200-0715

Week 2

Saturday: 2200-0700

Sunday: 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
• 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 relevant experience within the Aged Care industry
• 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 7 day 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.