Description:
Warm and passionate Personal Care Worker with a passion for helping others!
Provide a high level of support and assistance to residents whilst supporting the right to choice, independence and dignity. If you are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, read on!
What's on Offer?
- Permanent Part Time for candidates with availability to work and Casual hours for candidates looking for that extra hourly rate
- Base Hourly Rate $33.29 - $33.50 per hour + Shift Allowances + Salary Sacrifice
- Not For Profit Packaging of up to $15,900 per year pre-tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. This has the potential to increase your take home pay.
- Glenelg - am Shifts plus ability to pick up extra shifts and
- Felixstow - Night shifts and ability to pick up other shifts
Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org
Your New Role
- Providing personal care to residents such as bathing, showering, personal hygiene and grooming
- Assistance with meals and drinks
- Applying practices and promote wellness to help older people improve their independence and quality of life
- Following care plans, observing and recording individual care notes
- Provide accurate use of mechanical aids
Essential Skills:
- Friendly demeanour and motivated in helping others
- Certificate III in Aged Care or Individual Support
- Ability to write care notes and entering them into a computer.
- Demonstrated understanding of the standards and guidelines of Residential Aged Care
Desirable Skills :
- 5+ years experience in Aged Care will be given preference
- Consistent Night Shift experience will be given preference for night roles
About Us:
Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage, and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services.
What Next?
Please provide a short personalised cover letter expressing your motivation to work in Aged Care and an updated resume. Please note that shift changes will not be entertained for the first 6 months after joining.
As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.