Carer WH

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

Job summary

A leading aged care provider in South Africa is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Carer. The role is part-time and involves providing personal care, supporting residents' wellbeing, and collaborating with team members. Successful candidates will have a Certificate III in Aged Care and excellent communication skills. Join in making a difference in the lives of residents with compassion and dignity.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550

Health and wellbeing programs

Ongoing training and development

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must commit to working all specified days and shifts.
• Willingness to attend 6 working days of paid training.

Responsibilities

• Support resident’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Administer medication and advocate for residents' rights.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Experience administering medications

Ability to develop understanding relationships

Compassion and integrity

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Job description

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced, Multi Skilled Carer to join the team at Wearne Home (Dudley Park Mandurah). This role is permanent part-time offering 48.5 hours per fortnight.

Week 1

Tuesday: 0700-1500

Friday: 0700-1500

Saturday: 0700-1500

Week 2

Tuesday: 0700-0

Friday: 0700-1500

Saturday: 0700-1300

Sunday: 0700-1500

Please note, you must be able to commit to all days/shifts to be considered as well as the availability to attend 6 working days of paid training at the Training institute Rivervale.

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 6 day induction over 2 weeks 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
• 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!