Aged Care Volunteers Illawarra

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About IRT

Founded in 1969, IRT's mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.

We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We're one of Australia's largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We're proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.

IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.

About The Role

Make a positive difference to our residents' lives by helping support their health and wellbeing as a Volunteer. IRT volunteer program allows for more flexibility and informal interactions, personalised activities and strengthens our ability to response to individual's preferences.

We're looking for people that are warm, caring, compassionate and are team players who would like to volunteer in the below Care Centres and Retirement Villages;

• IRT Tarrawanna
• IRT Woonona
• IRT Five Islands (Port Kembla)
• IRT William Beach Gardens (Kanahooka)
• Marco Polo Woonona
• Marco Polo Unanderra
  
  

We have many exciting volunteer opportunities to choose from including;

• Leisure and Lifestyle
• Health and Wellbeing
• Spiritual Support
• Community Access support
  
  

To Be Successful You Will Have

We're looking for volunteers who are warm and caring, compassionate and are a team player, have good communication and interpersonal skills. Volunteers will need to undergo a National Criminal History Check, and complete volunteer training sessions and inductions.

We have many residents who speak many different languages .....if you are fluent in another language, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits For You

All volunteers will be provided with a thorough onboarding program and have access to ongoing training in-line with your volunteer role.

To ensure all volunteers feel supported, IRT volunteers have access to free and confidential EAP services providing support on a range of personal and volunteer related issues.

How To Apply

If you feel this is the right role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Simply click the "Apply now" button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we'll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.

All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including a National Criminal History Check.

An opportunity to give back to the community through volunteering. All volunteers will be provided with a thorough onboarding program and have access to ongoing training in-line with your volunteer role. To ensure all volunteers feel supported, IRT volunteers have access to free and confidential EAP services providing support on a range of personal and volunteer related issues