Description:
The Opportunity:
Newcastle Anglican are seeking a permanent Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing excellent care to seniors in our residential aged care homes.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and energetic individual looking to gain further experience in a great team environment. You will have the opportunity to make every moment matter by bringing respect, compassion, integrity and enhancing the wellbeing of our residents and consumers.
Current vacancies are:
Kilpatrick Court - Toronto PT
2-3 shifts per fortnight
Jesmond Grove – Jesmond PT
Week 1 Wed AM Thu PM Fri PM + Week 2 Thu PM Fri AM Sat AM
Why Work for us?
Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits:
Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
· Competitive hourly rate of up to $30.88 p/h
· Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
· Refer A Friend bonuses
· Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
· Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
· Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
· Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
· Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
· 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
Role & Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor a care team under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/Residential Care Manager
· Administer medication under the delegation and supervision of the Registered Nurse
· Contribute to the clinical care of consumers including maintenance of clinical records.
About you?
- Certificate IV in Aged Care or equivalent
- Current First Aid Certificate (ongoing requirement) or willing to obtain
- An ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to accurately document residents care/progress
Who we are?
Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au or email the talent team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au
You must have the right to work in Australia
No third party applications please
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact The Team at Anglican Care on , quoting Ref No. 1221021.