Description:
Gilgandra Shire Council is seeking Care Workers to join the team at Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility!
Casual, Part-time and Full time positions available.
If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of the elderly and possess a deep sense of empathy to provide personalised care and support, a position at Cooee Lodge Aged Care Facility could offer a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity.
About the position
This role provides a range of care services to residents.
- Part-time, full-time and casual positions available!
- Weekly pay cycle
- Salary $30.88 per hour plus applicable penalty rates
About you:
Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and or qualifications
- Current First Aid Certificate or working towards
- Experience working with and empathy towards the elderly
- Understanding of dementia
- Good Communication skills both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Demonstrated commitment to training
- Understanding of Work Health & Safety
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- Certificate III Aged Care or willingness to obtain
- Ability to comply with documentation requirements
Benefits:
- Weekly pay cycle
- 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
- Access to health & wellbeing initiatives
- Ongoing learning and development
- Annual, sick and long service leave entitlements
- Opportunity to contribute to make a difference to our community
Enquiries: Enquiries: Cooee Lodge Hostel Manager, Di Thomas or the People & Culture team on 02 6817 8800
HOW TO APPLY
Before you apply for this position, please read the Position Description carefully to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position. You will be required to answer questions that relate to the criteria on the online application below. You will also be required to attach your current resume which should include two recent employment related referees. Please note that you cannot submit your application without attaching your resume. Council will only accept applications submitted online. Please include in your resume, evidence of qualifications that you possess.
All correspondence will be via the email you have provided in your application.
ABOUT GILGANDRA
Gilgandra is a vibrant rural community in Central West NSW, situated at the junction of three main highways and in close proximity to Dubbo. There is a strong supportive community that has worked together to develop excellent schools, medical services, retail services and recreational activities that you simply do not see in communities of a similar size.
Gilgandra presents you with an opportunity to have an excellent lifestyle you may not be able to afford in the city.